Dr. Ken Schurb
Church historian with a Ph.D. (Ohio State) and Evangelism Executive for the Central Illinois District of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod; former theology professor and assistant to the LCMS president, speaking here on early Christian creeds.
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Nov 7, 2025 • 29min
Early Christian Creeds, Part 4 – Dr. Ken Schurb, 11/7/25 (3111)
Dr. Ken Schurb, a church historian and Evangelism Executive with a Ph.D. from Ohio State, dives into the critical debates surrounding early Christian creeds. He explains the threats posed by Arianism to the Trinity and how the Nicene Creed responded with groundbreaking language. The discussion includes Athanasius' courageous defense, the political landscape of post-Nicaea, and how the Cappadocian Fathers clarified Trinitarian terminology. Dr. Schurb also delves into the 381 Constantinople Creed and the complexities of the Filioque controversy.
Oct 31, 2025 • 43min
Early Christian Creeds, Part 3 – Dr. Ken Schurb, 10/31/25 (3042)
Dr. Ken Schurb, a noted church historian and Evangelism Executive for the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, dives into the historical significance of the Nicene Creed as its 1700th anniversary approaches. He explains how creeds emerged from historical errors and the theological disputes of early Christianity. Schurb details the pivotal role of Constantine, the heated debates between Arius and Alexander, and the council's rejection of Arianism. The discussion also highlights the council's decisions, including fixing Easter's date and the adoption of homoousios.
