The Nicene : What You Need to Know about the Most Important Ever Written

The Nicene is a fundamental text that Christians have memorized and recited in church services and personal prayers for centuries. Despite its deep roots, many believers today recite the as a routine, often without fully understanding its meaning and significance.

Part of the Foundational Tools for Our Faith series, this book delves into the origins, theological meaning, and modern relevance of the Nicene . Each chapter provides insightful analysis of key terms and phrases within the . By examining the truths the affirms and the errors it opposes, bestselling author Kevin DeYoung aims to help readers recite this essential statement of faith with understanding and clarity.

• Comprehensive: Explores the historical, theological, and devotional significance of the Nicene
• In-Depth Analysis: Each of this book’s 7 chapters examines a specific term or phrase in the Nicene
• Accessible Resource for Many: A great guide for laypeople and students as well as for pastors, church leaders, and ministry leaders
• Part of the Foundational Tools for Our Faith Series: A trilogy by Kevin DeYoung dedicated to exploring 3 important historical texts in the Christian faith

Endorsements

“Like the Nicene itself, Kevin DeYoung has given us important truths in a short space. Historically informed, theologically informative, and biblically sensitive, this little book will help you understand why the Nicene may be the most important words ever written outside of the words of the Bible.”
—Mark Dever, Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, D.C.

“Kevin DeYoung’s introduction to the Nicene really puts the into our hands as something every believer can make intelligent use of—truly a foundational tool for our faith. At just the right length and in just the right tone, this is just the right introduction to the .”
—Fred Sanders, Professor of Theology, Torrey Honors College, Biola University

Content

Preface
Note on the
Introduction: From Nicaea to the Nicene

Chapter 1: We Believe
Chapter 2: Only Begotten
Chapter 3: One Substance
Chapter 4: For Us and for Our Salvation
Chapter 5: Who Proceeds from the Father and the Son
Chapter 6: One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church
Chapter 7: One Baptism for the Remission of Sins

General Index
Scripture Index