Christ is the Cure

This week we continue Through Nicaea by discussing two lines:  "For us and for our Salvation, he Came down from the heavens" And "was Incarnate by the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, and became man."  In this episode we discuss some of the ideas concerning Mary that were present at this time...and I apologize for my horrible English accent. At least it doesn't sound like Dick Van Dyke!  Christ is...

This week we continue the "Through Nicaea" series and move into our next line, "Through Him All things Were made."  Christ is the Cure is subscriber-supported, prayerfully consider supporting CITC today: https://www.patreon.com/christisthecure See the resources used on the launch page here: https://christisthecure.org/2022/05/18/through-nicaea-16-through-him-all-things-were-made/ Song Details: “Th...

This week we continue the "Through Nicaea" series and finish our discussion on the Eternal Generation of the Son. Within episode 15 we will further explain the biblical support for the doctrine, move into contemporary controversies around it, and end with applications.  Christ is the Cure is subscriber-supported, prayerfully consider supporting CITC today: https://www.patreon.com/christisthecure S...

This week we continue the "Through Nicaea" series and continue our discussion on the Eternal Generation of the Son. Within episode 14 we will further explain Eternal Generation and begin discussing the biblical support for the doctrine, building off of the preliminaries of episode 13.  Christ is the Cure is subscriber-supported, prayerfully consider supporting CITC today: https://www.patreon.com/c...

This week we continue the "Through Nicaea" series and begin our discussion on Eternal Generation of the Son. Within episode 13 we will define Eternal Generation and provide a Historical Survey on the doctrine beginning with pre-New Testament thought.   See the resources used on the launch page here: https://christisthecure.org/2022/04/28/through-nicaea-13-begotten-not-made-1-historical-survey/   S...

This week we continue the "Through Nicaea" series and move onto the next section of the creed of 381. In this episode we cover, "God from God, Light from Light, True God from True God" by focusing upon "Jesus as God."   See the resources used on the launch page here: https://christisthecure.org/2022/04/07/through-nicaea-12-god-from-god-light-from-light-true-god-from-true-god/   Song Details: “This...

This week we continue the "Through Nicaea" series and move onto the next section of the creed of 381. In this episode we cover, "The Only Son of God, Eternally Begotten of the Father" by focusing upon the title "Son of God."    See the resources used on the launch page here: https://christisthecure.org/2022/03/31/through-nicaea-11-the-only-son-of-god-eternally-begotten-of-the-father/   Song Detail...

This week we continue the "Through Nicaea" series and move onto the next section of the creed of 381. In this episode we cover, "We Believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ" Applications: Allegiance to the Preeminent King   See the resources used on the launch page here: https://christisthecure.org/2022/03/24/through-nicaea-10-we-believe-in-one-lord-jesus-christ/   Song Details: “This is Our God” Words a...

This week we continue the "Through Nicaea" series and move onto the next section of the creed of 381. In this episode we cover, "The Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth, of all that is seen and unseen." We’ll have two applications in this episode: Pantheism and Dualism   See the resources used on the launch page here: https://christisthecure.org/2022/03/17/through-nicaea-9-the-almighty-maker-of-he...

This week we continue the "Through Nicaea" series and move onto the next section of the creed of 381. In this episode we cover, "The Father." In discussing this line of the creed we will focus on the relationship between the Father and the Son. This episode will not go into generation, that will have its own set of episodes (namely on the “begotten, not made” clause), but it will establish some ke...

This week we continue the "Through Nicaea" series and begin the first section of the creed of 381. In this episode we cover, "We Believe" and "In One God." Since we are covering two clauses as separate examinations, I have provided time stamps.  Time Stamps: Introduction: 0:00 - 7:40 We Believe: 7:40 - 29:18 In One God: 29:18 - 44:32   See the resources used on the launch page here: https://christ...

This week we continue the "Through Nicaea" series with a bonus episode that seeks to encourage listeners before getting into the weeks of the Nicene (381) creed. In this episode we speak to the necessity of humility and the common struggle of deep theological reflection, theology as devotion, and the fundamentals of trinitarianism. We officially begin the walk through of the creed this upcoming Th...

This week we continue the "Through Nicaea" series where we will survey the Christian Creed formulated in 381. Before examining the creed line by line, however, we will look over the historical context surrounding the creed. In episode five we briefly examine the role and theology of Athanasius and the Cappadocians. Following that we will briefly discuss Constantinople and the creed of 381.   See t...

This week we continue the "Through Nicaea" series where we will survey the Christian Creed formulated in 381. Before examining the creed line by line, however, we will look over the historical context surrounding the creed. In episode four we briefly examine the Arian Controversy, the council of 325, and the aftermath. Notes are available for patrons at patreon.com/christisthecure .   See the reso...

This week we continue the "Through Nicaea" series where we will survey the Christian Creed formulated in 381. Before examining the creed line by line, however, we will look over the historical context surrounding the creed. In episode three we briefly examine pre-Nicene Christian theology that would ultimately shape the creed of 325 and 381. Notes are available for patrons at patreon.com/christist...

This week we continue the "Through Nicaea" series where we will survey the Christian Creed formulated in 381. Before examining the creed line by line, however, we will look over the historical context surrounding the creed. In episode two we are considering some preliminary ideas that should be noted before pressing on and defining Ante-Nicene Heresies.   Notes are available for patrons at patreon...

This week we kick off the "Through Nicaea" series where we will survey the Christian Creed formulated in 381. Before examining the creed line by line, however, we will look over the historical context surrounding the creed. In episode one we introduce the series and provide a broad overview of the general history from the early church to 381.   Notes are available for patrons at patreon.com/christ...

In this week's episode on CITC, Nick seeks to make a biblical case for celebrating Christmas. Check out the new book Holidays and the Feasts here: http://christisthecure.org/holidaysandthefeasts/ See the full details of the episode here: https://christisthecure.org/2021/12/13/ep-175-a-biblical-case-for-celebrating-christmas/ Music: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”, Words by Charles Wesley (1739). Mu...

See the full details of the episode here: https://christisthecure.org/2021/12/09/ep-174-gods-love/ Music: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”, Words by Charles Wesley (1739). Music, MENDELSSOHN, Felix Mendelssohn. Add. music and words by David LaChance, Jr. © 2014 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI). Used by permission. www. SovereignGraceMusic.org

In episode 173 of Christ is the Cure, we look at the "Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit." We discuss and survey the different views on this "unforgivable sin." See the full episode details here: https://christisthecure.org/2021/11/11/ep-173-blasphemy-of-the-holy-spirit/ Music details: “Christ Will be My Hideaway (Acoustic Version). Words and music by Tim Chester, Bob Kauflin, Nathan Stiff, David Zimmer...

In part 5 of Beyond Luther we discuss puritanism, specifically within the context of the North American colonies. See more details for this episode here: https://christisthecure.org/2021/10/28/ep-172-beyond-luther-pt-5-puritans-the-colonies/ Music details: “Christ Will be My Hideaway (Acoustic Version). Words and music by Tim Chester, Bob Kauflin, Nathan Stiff, David Zimmer, Lacy Hudson, and McKen...

This year we continue Beyond Luther for reformation month with part 4. In part 4 we discuss the English Reformation and the formation of Puritanism. See more details for this episode here: https://christisthecure.org/2021/10/21/ep-171-beyond-luther-pt-4-puritanism-the-english-reformation/ Music details: “Christ Will be My Hideaway (Acoustic Version). Words and music by Tim Chester, Bob Kauflin, Na...

After discussing Repentance in episode 165 and 166, Paul discusses faith, the other side of the same coin. See more details for this episode here: https://christisthecure.org/2021/10/07/ep-170-faith/ Music details: “Christ Will be My Hideaway (Acoustic Version). Words and music by Tim Chester, Bob Kauflin, Nathan Stiff, David Zimmer, Lacy Hudson, and McKenzie Fuller. © 2020 Sovereign Grace Worship...

After briefly looking at the history of images of Christ in episode 168, we discuss the use of images theologically. Full details here: https://christisthecure.org/2021/09/16/ep-169-images-of-christ-pt-2-theology/ Music details: “Christ Will be My Hideaway (Acoustic Version). Words and music by Tim Chester, Bob Kauflin, Nathan Stiff, David Zimmer, Lacy Hudson, and McKenzie Fuller. © 2020 Sovereign...

In episode 168 we begin a discussion on the use of images in the church beginning with historical theology. We will look at the evidences and arguments for and against images from the early church before moving onto part 2. There may be a part three with clarifications, further discussion on nuances, and answers to any questions received on the episode. Find more details on this episode here: http...