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Nicaea and Modern Heresies: Mormonism, Oneness Pentecostalism, Jehovah's Witness, and More
What makes someone a Christian? Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb show how the Nicene Creed draws a clear line between true faith and false gospels—then and now. From …
Published on 3 months ago
Nicaea and Protestantism: "One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church"
What does it mean for Protestants to believe in “one holy catholic church”? Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb unpack how the Reformers saw themselves as truly catholic…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Nicaea vs. the Spirit-Killers: The Holy Spirit is "The Lord and Giver of Life"
The Holy Spirit isn’t a vague force or junior member of the Trinity. Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb explore how the church came to affirm the Spirit’s full divinity…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Nicaea v. Subordinationism: "Consubstantial with the Father"
Was Jesus a divine agent who was created? Arius and fellow subordinationists say, “yes.” Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb break down why “of one substance with the Fa…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Nicaea Today: The Story Behind the Council of Nicaea
Was the Nicene Creed a political power grab—or a faithful summary of Scripture? Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb explore the background and context to the Council of …
Published on 4 months ago
What Is the Meaning Behind Christ’s Miracles?
Jesus’s miracles were not arbitrary displays of power—they revealed the kingdom of God. Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller examine how his signs and wonders pointed to …
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Easter Before and After the Reformation
How did the Reformers reform the practice of Easter? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller explore how the meaning and celebration of Easter changed after the Reformatio…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Jesus’s Parables Are Purposefully Offensive
Whether people felt outraged or liberated, Jesus’s teaching always exposed hearts, confronted assumptions, and called people to true discipleship. Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland,…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Road to Easter: Why Was Jesus Baptized?
Why did Jesus—God in the flesh—need to be baptized? And is his baptism Christian baptism? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller help uncover how this incredible event kic…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Equipped: Defending the Reformation
Was the Reformation a mistake, or did it pave the way for modern secularism? Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller address Roman Catholic critiques and Protestant misconce…
Published on 6 months ago