1 Corinthians 8:5-6 - The second article of the creed focuses on the second person of the trinity--God the Son. This opening declaration that we believe in "One Lord, Jesus Christ" tells us about Jesus the human, Jesus the Messiah, and Jesus the divine Son of God. Each of these will be explored further in the creed, but for now we let them shape our answer to Jesus's greatest question: "Who do you say that I am?" A sermon by Cameron Heger. [Part 5 of our series "The Nicene Creed: The Ancient Theology of the Triune God"]
Questions for reflection: 1) At a key turning point in his ministry, Jesus asked His disciples, "Who do people say that I am?" What answers do you see given by non-Christians that you rub shoulders with? 2) Why do you think our Christology (our doctrines/beliefs about Jesus Christ) especially distinguishes Christianity from all other religions? 3) What does "Christ" mean as a title for Jesus? Why is it important? 4) This phrase in the creed highlights Jesus as human, messiah, and God. How do these three identities relate to one another? 5) What was so radical about Paul's phrasing in 1 Corinthians 8:5-6? How can he both say there are not many Gods, and that there is one God (the Father) and one Lord (Jesus)? What is Paul getting at?
