Door of Hope Southeast Part 1: Dogma & Belief
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May 6, 2025 Explore the historical roots and contemporary relevance of the Nicene Creed in shaping Trinitarian beliefs. Discover the controversies surrounding Christ's nature and the Holy Spirit’s guidance. Engage with the challenges of navigating faith in a world full of relativism. Delve into the nuances between dogma and doctrine, and embrace the mystery that lies within faith. Finally, learn how true belief translates into actionable living, emphasizing the transformative power of faith in daily life.
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Creeds Guard Against Heresy
- Creedal Christianity offers a vital foundation that guards churches from theological errors and heresies.
- It connects believers to historic Christian orthodoxy, ensuring continuity with early church truth.
Holy Spirit's Procession Clarified
- The wording about the Holy Spirit proceeding from the Father alone preserves the spirit's distinct personhood.
- Adding 'and the Son' risks diminishing the Spirit and confused the church historically.
Relativism Undermines Truth
- Relativism claims truth is subjective and defined by individual feelings.
- This leads to societal conflicts and a breakdown in dialogue due to firm, opposing convictions.