It’s 1700 years this year since the Council of Nicaea, which met to combat Arianism, a heresy that denied the deity of Christ. To mark this anniversary, Kevin DeYoung has released this brief but lucid exposition of the Nicene Creed, the first universally recognised Christian statement of faith. The book is based on the enlarged edition of the Creed produced by a later 4th-century council.
DeYoung’s threefold intention is to give a historical, theological, and devotional introduction to the Creed. The last of these emphasises that doctrine is not merely intellectual, but has practical implications for the Christian life.
The book focuses on seven key phrases from the Creed. DeYoung highlights the importance of doctrinal precision and recognises that the truth of the Trinity, though a mystery, impels us to worship. He notes the centrality to the Creed of Christ’s saving work.
