Kevin DeYoung, The Nicene Creed (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2025), 93 pp.

“After the Bible, the Nicene Creed may be the most important Christian text ever written.” So writes Kevin DeYoung in his book, The Nicene Creed. The author sets the stage by supplying the historical background behind this ancient document. A dispute arose in Alexandria, Egypt in AD 318 when Arius began to fan the heretical flame which eventually led to the Council of Nicaea.

The beauty of DeYoung’s book is that he walks through the Nicene Creed, line by line, giving readers ample time to digest the statements and compare them with Scripture. The statements from the Nicene Creed may also be set in contrast to the heretical musings of Arius, not to mention modern day cults like the Watch Tower Society and The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints.

The Nicene Creed is the perfect place to begin for anyone who is seeking a greater knowledge of church history and the importance of orthodoxy. The combination of clear writing and passion for biblical truth make this book an essential tool in every Christian’s library.

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