The Nicene Creed
On the 1700th anniversary of its original form, we celebrate and proclaim the faithful truths summarized in the Nicene Creed. We affirm its Scriptural foundation, doctrinal fidelity, disciple making, and God glorifying usefulness to Christ's church.
Every week, as part of the Fall Faculty Series, Westminster Seminary California features a special guest to pay tribute and discuss the Nicene Creed.
The Nicene Creed
Crucified, Suffered, and Buried
Dr. Joshua Van Ee expounds on the Nicene Creed's confession of Christ’s sacrificial work: "crucified for us, suffered, and was buried." This week's episode notes that this section, though brief, confirms the ancient and central message handed down from the apostles themselves. Dr. Van Ee clarifies that the Son of God was crucified "on our behalf" (hupair) and "under Pontius Pilate" to underscore both the substitutionary nature and the grim historicity of His judicial death. The core of the discussion asserts the necessity of the cross through the doctrine of Penal Substitutionary Atonement, highlighting Christ’s perfect payment of the just penalty for our sins. Dr. Van Ee further unpacks the biblical concept of "ransom," revealed in the Old Testament. This sacrifice of the eternal Son of God was a costly work, establishing full reconciliation and peace between God and sinners. Join us to contemplate the certainty of the cross, find assurance in the completeness of Christ’s finished work, and rest in the freedom from condemnation.