Scripture and The Great Tradition

This sermon explores the tension between honoring the historic Christian tradition—particularly the Nicene Creed and Reformed confessions—and avoiding the idolization of human creeds as if they were on par with Scripture. The preacher affirms the value of the Great Tradition in preserving biblical orthodoxy, especially regarding the Trinity and the divine attributes such as impassibility, while cautioning against misinterpreting historical language through modern lenses. He emphasizes that God's emotions, though infinite and unchanging, are not subject to the bodily fluctuations or emotional volatility of human beings, and clarifies that divine impassibility does not equate to impassiveness. The sermon calls for humility, listening, and a balanced approach that respects the church's doctrinal heritage without making it inerrant, ultimately grounding all truth in Scripture and affirming Christ as the sole source of unity and revelation.