Host Dan Weatherall talks with Sam Mansfield from Australia, delving into the Nicene Creed's origins, historical context, and importance. They explore early Christian doctrinal developments, the controversies leading up to and following the Council of Nicea in 325 AD, and the eventual establishment of the Trinitarian doctrine by the Council of Constantinople in 381 AD. Through a series of quotes from Christadelphian writings from the 19th and early 20th century, the discussion highlights the doctrinal shifts and theological debates that shaped early Christianity, and reflects on the necessity of adhering to Bible based creeds for contemporary Christians.
Is it accurate to say that "God hung on the cross" or "God died for me"? That was the topic of co-host Dan's paper at the UCA Conference in July 2024. Watch the presentation and read more detailed responses to some of the questions to see why we think that it wasn't God on the cross.
Dan reviews Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John, a book by Dustin R. Smith that seeks to open up the Jewish background to the fourth gospel. Smith argues that the wisdom literature of Proverbs and beyond is the basis for John's unique presentation of Jesus as the embodiment of God's wisdom. Find out more and get a glimpse into the research that goes on behind the scenes at Bible Feed as preparation for our podcasts!