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We are so glad you have joined us to celebrate the Risen Lord! This week, we will hear a lesson from Fr. Christopher Caudle called "Start With Why."  Here are the scriptures for this week:

Scriptures
Psalm 111
2 Timothy 2.14-26
John 10.24-39

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Hear the sermon now, "Start With Why" - Fr. Christopher Caudle

Summary of Sermon

Fr. Christopher Caudle’s sermon focuses on the Nicene Creed, particularly its second article: “We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ.” He frames the message using Simon Sinek’s concept of “Start with Why,” applying it to both the historical context of the Creed and its meaning for Christians today.

Key Points:

1. Why the Creed?
   • The Nicene Creed was created in response to the teachings of Arius, a priest who claimed Jesus was not eternal, not of the same substance as God the Father, and subordinate to Him. Arius’s simplified teachings became popular but were ultimately deemed heretical.
   • The Council of Nicaea (325 AD) gathered to clarify and affirm the true identity of Jesus, emphasizing that getting Jesus “right” is essential for Christian faith and worship.
2. Why Focus on Christ?
   • The Creed’s longest section is about Jesus, describing His divine identity (“eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God”) and His ministry.
   • The Creed affirms that Jesus is not a created being but shares the same divine essence as the Father God.
3. The “Four Fours” – The Why of the Creed:
   • The Creed repeatedly uses the phrase “for us” and “for our salvation,” highlighting that everything Jesus did—His incarnation, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension—was for humanity’s sake.
   • The Creed’s purpose is not just theological accuracy but to anchor Christian worship and witness in the saving work of Christ.
4. Application:
   • Christians are encouraged to remember that Jesus’s actions were “for us and for our salvation.”
   • The Creed is described as a “rescue song,” expressing God’s heart for humanity.
   • The sermon concludes by inviting listeners to reflect on who they say Jesus is and to experience Him as the Savior who came for their sake.

In essence:

Fr. Christopher explains the historical and spiritual reasons behind the Nicene Creed, emphasizing that its core message is about Jesus’s identity and His saving work “for us and for our salvation.” The Creed is both a declaration of faith and a guide for worship and witness.

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