Jul 14, 2026 · 16 min · 11 segments
Why does the Nicene Creed say Jesus died and rose again “according to the Scriptures”? In this episode, we explore how the Old Testament shapes our understanding of the cross, resurrection, and…
Brian RosnerGuest
Sydney ToothHost
So that little phrase is only there in the New Testament, and here it turns up in our creed, which is great.
Most Old Testament scholars think of the Spirit simply as God's presence on earth.
But when you get to Paul in particular, it's very clear the Spirit is a distinct entity.
And those little historical notes in the New Testament, but also in the creed, remind us that what we're talking about is something that's actually historical.
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So that little phrase is only there in the New Testament, and here it turns up in our creed, which is great.
Most Old Testament scholars think of the Spirit simply as God's presence on earth.
But when you get to Paul in particular, it's very clear the Spirit is a distinct entity.
And those little historical notes in the New Testament, but also in the creed, remind us that what we're talking about is something that's actually historical.
