The Nicene Creed: Historical Setting + "We Believe" | Nicene Creed: Foundations of the Christian Faith, Session 1

What do Christians really mean when we say, “We believe”? And why did the church feel compelled 1,700 years ago to put those beliefs into words? In this first session of our Discipleship Class, Nicene Creed: Foundations of the Christian Faith, Pastor Mace Perez explores the historical setting of the Nicene Creed and why it was written in response to serious misunderstandings about who Jesus is. Far from being dry or abstract theology, the Creed emerged because the early church cared deeply about truth, worship, and faithfully confessing the gospel. This episode helps situate the Nicene Creed within the Christian story and invites us to see it not merely as a historical document, but as a shared confession that continues to shape Christian faith and worship today. In this episode, you’ll hear about: What was at stake in the Arian controversy Why the church gathered at the Council of Nicaea How the Creed clarifies rather than invents Christian belief Why Christians say “we believe”—and how shared confession forms us over time 🎧 If this episode is helpful, follow or subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss future sessions. ⭐ Consider rating and reviewing the podcast—it helps others discover it. 📤 Share this episode with someone who’s curious about Christian belief or church history. Join us in person! We’d love to have you with us for future sessions of Nicene Creed: Foundations of the Christian Faith 🕤 Sundays at 9:30 AM — Discipleship Class 🕥 10:30 AM — Worship 📍 1703 Heights Blvd., Houston, TX 77008 Come discover the truth, goodness, and beauty of the Christian story—together.