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Through him all things were made
Posted by Arul Rajan Peter on 8/14/25
Through him all things were made Most religions proclaim God as the Creator. Christians, in particular, believe that God the Father created everything. However, the Catechism of the Catholic Church declares, ‘Creation is the common work of the Holy Trinity.’ The Church’s ‘Rule of Faith’ affirms, "There exists ... Read More »
Consubstantial with the Father
Posted by Arul Rajan Peter on 8/06/25
Consubstantial with the Father In 2011, the third edition of the Roman Missal was introduced in the United States. In the Nicene Creed, the phrase ‘one in being with the Father’ was replaced with ‘consubstantial with the Father.’ ‘Consubstantial’ is a transliteration of the Latin ‘consubstantialem,’ itself a faithful ... Read More »
God from God Light from Light
Posted by Arul Rajan Peter on 7/31/25
God from God Light from Light The phrase ‘God from God’ comes from the original version of the Council of Nicaea. Subsequent developments at the councils of Constantinople (381 A.D.) and Chalcedon (451 A.D.) removed those words. Thus, the Greek Nicene Creed states, "Light from light, true God from ... Read More »
The Only Begotten Son of God
Posted by Arul Rajan Peter on 7/26/25
The Only Begotten Son of God Jesus is the Son of God. I am also God’s son. What is the difference between me and Jesus as sons of God? The difference is this: Jesus is the Father's Son by nature. We are God's children by grace. Our sonship is ... Read More »
And in One Lord Jesus Christ
Posted by Arul Rajan Peter on 7/19/25
And in One Lord Jesus Christ I believe in Jesus, the Son of Man, ‘Jesus Christ,’ the Anointed One, and ‘Jesus the Lord,’ the Son of God. Jesus is his name, Christ his title, and Lord his divine nature as God. The Word became flesh for me, entering ... Read More »
Of All things Visible and Invisible
Posted by Arul Rajan Peter on 7/11/25
Of All Things Visible and Invisible The universe is incredibly vast, yet my experience of it is limited. I haven’t even seen most of the places and people in this world. How then could I possibly grasp the immense expanse of the sky, the planets, the galaxies, and the ... Read More »
Maker of Heaven and Earth
Posted by Arul Rajan Peter on 7/03/25
Maker of Heaven and Earth Is God a maker or a creator? The Creed teaches that God is the ‘Maker of heaven and earth.’ The Greek word poiētēs means "maker" in English. It appears in both the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed. However, when translated into Latin, it ... Read More »
The Father Almighty
Posted by Arul Rajan Peter on 6/28/25
The Father Almighty God the Father is the first divine person of the Holy Trinity. The term ‘Father’ denotes a loving and powerful creator, and the term ‘almighty’ emphasizes his power and authority. Let me first explain the meaning of ‘God the Father.’ Religions view the reality of God ... Read More »
In One God
Posted by Arul Rajan Peter on 6/19/25
In One God I believe in God. I hail from India, where I have encountered many religions and their followers: Buddhists who do not speak of God; Hindus who believe in many gods and goddesses; Muslims and Jews who are monotheists; Sikhs and Jains who strictly adhere to the ... Read More »
I Believe
Posted by Arul Rajan Peter on 6/12/25
I Believe The Nicene Creed begins with the words: “I believe.” The term Creed originates from the Latin word “Credo,” meaning “I believe.” The Nicene Creed, crafted at the Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D., began with the phrase "We believe," to unify different Christian ‘belief statements’ of the ... Read More »