Grow In Faith
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Pastor Mike Woodruff, Christ Church pastors, and others will guide you through the Bible and help provide insights into scripture and practical takeaways for your daily walk with God.
Grow In Faith
The Trinity & Church History Galatians Pt. 19
In this continuation of our Galatians study, we explore Galatians 4 while diving deeper into the historical development of the Trinity doctrine. The early church carefully articulated this foundational truth through creeds—not just to summarize biblical teaching, but to guard against dangerous errors that threatened the gospel.
📖 Key Focus:
- Why the early church developed creeds (like the Apostles' Creed & Nicene Creed)
- How these statements protected essential truths about God’s nature
- The heresy of Arianism (denying Christ’s full divinity) and why it mattered
- The enduring significance of the Trinity for our faith today
🔹 Key Quote:
"Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit!" —The Gloria Patri (a historic defense of the Trinity)
Though the word "Trinity" isn’t in Scripture, the Bible reveals one God in three Persons—a truth worth defending. The creeds help us hold fast to this mystery, even when we can’t fully comprehend it.
💬 Discussion Question: Why do you think precise theological language (like the creeds) matters for the church? Share your thoughts below!
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