The Creed came out of the Council of Nicea in 325 AD, which was convened to debate the preaching of Arius, a priest from Alexandria, who did not believe Jesus was divine.
After much heated debate, the Council resolved the question and declared Jesus fully God and fully man.
Gain insight into the identity of Jesus.
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Lesson 9 - God Became Human So That H...
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“Salvation” comes from a Greek word that means “healing.”
Jesus brings the healing touch of forgiveness to all who follow him.
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Lesson 10 - Jesus Went All the Way Do...
In the ancient world, crucifixion was the most torturous, painful, and humiliating death.
Crucifixion terrified all those under Roman rule.
But not Jesus.
He willingly suffered this excruciating death to prove God’s power over sin and death.
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Lesson 11 - Nothing Makes Sense witho...
Jesus claimed he was the Messiah, the Savior.
When he was put to death, his followers doubted that Jesus was who he said he was.
But the Resurrection changed everything and proved Jesus right.
Watch this video to see the power of the Resurrection.
