Exploring the Nicene Creed

by M.R. Hyde

The Nicene Creed is an ancient Christian statement of belief. It encapsulates the core beliefs of Christianity and is a vibrant creed for today. Walk with M.R. Hyde on this journey through what Christians believe and how you can embrace this creed as your own.

Genres: History, Religion

71 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 28, 2011

Reviews

[Faith Cummings · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exploring the Nicene Creed: A Study of what we believe

For those who recite the creeds of the church as a means of clarifying, for themselves and others, what they believe, a d how they pattern their lives, this is a very important book. For those who have not yet sorted out what they believe and how to live in those beliefs, this is a very helpful and life giving book. This is a systematic study of each part of this ancient but living creed, using history and Scripture to prove, beyond doubt, the reasons why we believe that what this creed avows is true. If you know Jesus Christ as your personal Savior and Lord, use this book to strengthen and grow your faith. If you do not know him yet as Savior and Lord, take this book in hand to find, once and for all, that saving knowledge and faith.

[Eric · Rating 2 out of 5]

A Grace-filled start

Started by looking outside the box of conventional thinking, giving me hope of a perspective on a dogmatic Creed of my faith. Unfortunately, as the book progressed, the author turned more and more inward until, by the end, M. R. Hyde restated the oversimplified view of a very small God. We are now back to us/them, in/out remedial faith which pulls in from all of the wonderful imagery with which the book started.

[William · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is full of historical, textual, and theological errors, including but not limited to the explicit statement of the heresies of Modalism and Unitarianism. You should not read it. I wish I hadn’t.

[Robert M. Sims]

Very imformative

[Vaughn · Rating 4 out of 5]

A creed is a confession of faith for public use, or a form of words setting forth with authority certain articles of belief, which are regarded as necessary for salvation, or at least for the well-being of the Christian Church. The Nicene creed, expresses fundamental Christian doctrine and helps protect against false teaching.

Hyde does a nice job of breaking down the Nicene creed and shows a commitment that is more than merely head knowledge.

Reference: Nicene creed - http://www.reformed.org/documents/ind....

[Anthony · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. Although I was expecting more of a discussion of the Council of Nicaea in this book, I was actually pleasantly surprised with a nice gospel message that encompasses the thinking behind the Nicene Creed (Crucifixion, Resurrection, Trinity, etc.) , so if one is looking for a discussion of the Nicene creed in relation to the Gospel, Christ crucified and the nature of the Nicene creed from an NT perspective this is a pleasant short read and worth the time even if one where to come across this book looking for something more scholarly.

[Michael Morris · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I found the book edifying, it only speaks of the Nicene Creed as if a jumping off point for discussion of faith. That is not necessarily bad, as this, in places, is a meditation of sorts. But the book meanders away from discussion of the creed enough to be distracting, and seems to be unclear of its purpose. Again, I found much of the book uplifting, which of itself should be recommendation to read it.

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very uplifting book. Its more of s devotional look st the Nicene Creed as opposed to a historical look.

[Elida · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nicene Creed

It was a beautiful read and very educational. I enjoyed the references in pertaining to the creed, it gives a better understanding.