Episode Summary:
What does it truly mean to be a Christian? In this foundational episode, I tackle one of the most basic questions of Christianity: What must you believe to rightly call yourself a Christian?
We'll explore the necessity of creeds, the limits of individual interpretation, and how the Nicene Creed stands as a time-tested rule of faith—a guide that helps distinguish Christian orthodoxy from heresy. We'll survey the concept of Church consensus, walk through the biblical and historical basis for a "rule of faith," and see why creeds still matter in a modern world flooded with theological confusion.
Topics Covered:
Why every Christian already has a creed (even if unspoken)
The difference between personal creeds and Church-wide creeds
Why doctrine does matter—even though salvation is by grace
The limits of private interpretation and the need for boundaries
What the “Rule of Faith” is and how the Church historically used it
Vincent of Lérins and the threefold test: "everywhere, always, and by all"
How the Nicene Creed emerged as the most universally accepted expression of Christian belief
How the Creed protects believers from heresy—even today
Why knowing the Creed is a form of discipleship, not dead tradition
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