does anybody know the history behind the nicene creed?

Question

pleese help me with all the info you know on the nicene creed
(not apostolic)

thnkz xx

Answer 1

what purpose does it serve? it isn't the word of God

Answer 2

The nicene creed was established in the year 325 AD, in response to theological controversy of the period. Many people were saying and claiming different things and leaders in the church along with the Roman Emperor saw it as scandalous and so called a council to hammer it all out and have each faction debate. In the end a formulation of doctrine and creed was formed based on scripture and tradition. The losing side was mainly the Arian, but several factions didn't get their doctrines approved exactly the way they wanted but the purpose of the council was not really to get exactly what you wanted but to establish what was orthodox and what what led to error in order to preserve unity and uniformity in the church, this was considerded important. There were no conspiracies or secrets such as are spoken of today by people who want to get others to develop an antipathy towards true Christians and stop believing in Christinaity because they hate God and believers in God. The controversy was mainly about the trinity and what was essentially biblically derived. By formulating this thing they were attempting to drive out error and safeguard the church, as I said, by officially establishing a biblical framework that was considered by the majority undeniable and incontrovertible. That is about it.
If you really want good info visit a site called ccel.org , where they have the best available references, that are trustworthy and reliable . There you will find the New Shcaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge, which is absolutely excellent and unparalleled in my opinion. Also you will find there, access to the scholarly Catholic Encycopedia.

Answer 3

The nicene creed was develop to define the trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, which taken from the New Testament. Many people today have trouble understanding the meaning Trinity. This began in 325 AD and expanded by Constantinople in 381 AD. When he march his troops in the river to be baptist, accepting Christianity. Although, he was know to worship the moon or sun god. The catholic church then adds 'holy catholic church'

Catholic mean: Universe, universe church. The Presbyterian uses the creed, but the define Universe Church as one church, not the catholic church under the Pope.

Basically, it was to define the Trinity in the New Testament.

God Bless

Answer 4

The Nicene Creed was formulated at the First Ecumenical Council at Nicea in AD 325 to combat Arianism, and it was expanded at the Second Ecumenical Council at Constantinople in AD 381 to balance its coverage of the Trinity by including the Holy Spirit. It is the only creed that was promulgated by any of the seven ecumenical councils and thus it is the only creed that is truly ecumenical and universal. In the Orthodox Church, it is the only creed.

Answer 5

The Nicene Creed is a variation on the Apostles' Creed, established during the Council of Nice in 325 A.D.

You can get further information on this if you look for a website for "Council of Nice".
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Answer 6

The Nicene Creed, Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed or Icon/Symbol of the Faith, is the most widespread or ecumenical Christian statement of faith.

Since its original formulation it continues to be used in the Roman Catholic, Syrian Orthodox (Jacobite), Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Assyrian, Anglican, Lutheran, and most other Protestant Churches.

The purpose of a creed is to act as a yardstick of correct belief. A creed is an epitome, not a full definition, of what is required for orthodoxy. It was hoped that by memorizing this summary of the faith, lay people without extensive theological training would still be able to recognize deviations from orthodox doctrines based on the Bible as interpreted in Christian Tradition.

The Nicene Creed, both in its original and revised formulas, is an implicit condemnation of specific errors. Thus, as different variations in Christian belief evolved in the fourth century and were perceived as threats, new phrases were seen to be needed, like amendments to a constitution. As the historical developments of a constitutional society can be traced through amendments to its constitution, the particular theological developments in a religious society show in the successive forms of its written creed.

The original Nicene Creed was first adopted in 325 at the First Council of Nicaea, which was the first Ecumenical Council. At that time, the text ended after the words "We believe in the Holy Spirit", after which an anathema was added.[1]

The Coptic Church has the tradition that the original creed was authored by Athanasius. F.J.A. Hort and Adolf Harnack argued that the Nicene creed was the local creed of Caesarea brought to the council by Eusebius of Caesarea. J.N.D. Kelly sees as its basis a baptismal creed of the Syro-Phoenician family, related to (but not dependent on) the creed cited by Cyril of Jerusalem and to the creed of Eusebius.

Soon after the Council of Nicaea, new formulas of faith were composed, most of them variations of the Nicene Symbol, to counter new phases of Arianism. The Catholic Encyclopedia identifies at least four before the Council of Sardica (341), where a new form was presented and inserted in the Acts of the Council, though it was not agreed on.

Answer 7

Well I know there were a bunch of people running around spreading lies and confusing people that didn't know the word.

The Nicene Creed as it were, was necessary.

Answer 8

...The Counsel of Nicaea was held around 420 AD (somewhere in there)... anyhow... it was a pledge given to Constantine (a Roman patriarch at the order of the Pope) to go throughout all the known World and force "everyone" to believe on Jesus... the idea was good, however, the enforcement was bad... Constantine used his arms and sword to get you to believe... not the way Jesus intended... Be careful of "creeds" and "oaths" and the such... if they are NOT of God... warning... warning... God clearly says, let your yes be yes and your no be no... simple...