1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed: Holding fast to the true Jesus

Emily Lucas  |  Features
Date posted:  12 Jul 2025
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1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed: Holding fast to the true Jesus

Depicting the First Council of Nicaea. Source: Picryl

"Do as I say, not as I do" is a phrase that I’m sure has passed the lips of many a parent.

We’re often fully aware of the discrepancy between what we say and what we do. But how about the gap that lies between what we say out loud and what we say in our minds and hearts? In other words – the gap between what we say and what we believe?

What we say vs. what we mean

Churches are steeped in liturgical culture, and I don’t just mean Anglican churches; all our churches, whichever domination or however they identify, are full of liturgy. We are all aware of the varying forms of ‘creeds’ we say or sing, confessions and words that we repeat to start a service or welcome newcomers. There are lots of words we say to reinforce the gospel to our hearts and minds – words we use to encourage, challenge, comfort one another in our corporate worship.

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