[maestro]

The Orthodox Statement Regarding the Nicene Creed....?

It is ALL about The Official Greek ORTHODOX Bible TEXTS....N.T.,....and holding to 1st John 5:7 as in the KJV.

Long live the Offical Greek Orthodox Text!

Why?.....be-clause!

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'Luther'......Romans 5:1,........Romans 10:17.....etc.

The Greek Orthodox Church HAS (possesses) The Holy Scripture!

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Shalom......in God's promises!

[editor-surveyor]

Creeds are creations of men, not God. There is not a single creed recorded in God's word.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the heads up!

[bobjam]

I agree that the Filioque Clause does not belong in the Nicene Creed. The Creed defines God as "God the Father" and that the Son is begotten of the Father and the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father. In that context, the Holy Spirit cannot proceed from the Son for the same reason the Son is not begotten of the Holy Spirit. St. Augustine and Western theologians defined God as "God the Trinity". Affirming the unity of the Trinity is of utmost importance. This is why they added the Filioque Clause. Because Christ said that He will send the Spirit, which comes from the Father, a case (although weak one) can be made for the Filioque. Ultimately it comes down to authority. Can a local council (Toledo)_alter the findings of the Ecumenical Councils of Nicea and Constantinople? Of course not.