The Nicene Creed | Rev. Timothy J. Winterstein

2025 marks the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed. Pastor Timothy Winterstein joins host Elizabeth Pittman on this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast to discuss his new Bible Study, Worshiped and Glorified: A Study of the Nicene Creed.

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Show Notes
Pastor Winterstein’s new eight-session Bible study, Worshiped and Glorified: A Study of the Nicene Creed, unpacks the historical context, significance, and scriptural foundation of the phrases of the Nicene Creed. In his writing, he illuminates the intricacies and implications of the Nicene Creed, from why we needed (and still need) it, to each phrase’s historical background, purpose, and scriptural foundation. 

During the episode, Pastor Winterstein talks about why the Nicene Creed was written, how it’s important to Christians in today’s world, how the Nicene Creed guides our Bible reading, and more.

Questions

• How did you come to be interested in the Nicene Creed and the historical context out of which it arose?
• Why is it important for Christians today to know how and why the Creed arose?
• Which phrase or phrases from the Nicene Creed are most significant in your mind?
• What are some ways the Nicene Creed addresses false teachings that have cropped up in the Christian Church in our day?
• How can the Nicene Creed help guide our Bible reading, study, and devotional life?

About the Guest
Timothy Winterstein is the pastor of University Lutheran Church on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. He is married to Tennille, and they have four children: Lucia, Jonas, Salem, and Cyrus. He is pursuing a PhD in Theology and Culture at Concordia Seminary, St Louis. With his brother, Jay, he hosts a film and theology podcast at saintsandcinema.com.