Why the Nicene Creed?
By Dr. Bill St Cyr
Doctrine divides; Christ unites. In our postmodern world, this has become something of a truism. But is it that simple?
Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, devotees of paganism, Deists, and more constitute a broad array of devotees to an immense variety of deities. Even among those who name themselves as Christians, there are quite diverse views, including those who reject most of the following: the virgin birth of Christ, the death of Christ as an atonement for sin, the possibility of miracles including the resurrection, the deity of Christ, the eventual return of Christ, and even the existence of a personal God. Consider Episcopal Bishop John Spong’s statement, “Theism, as a way of defining God, is dead. So most theological God-talk is today meaningless.”
Ours is an age of great confusion, as Bishop Spong’s statement indicates. If a Christian community is to be clear about who this God is that we are committed to following, a clear creed is essential. The Jesus we follow is not merely a good man who taught that we should love one another. Nor is He one of the prophets, the final prophet being Mohammed. Nor is He one of the many incarnations of the Hindu god, Krishna. All of these views have their adherents.
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