6. Resurrection – Commentary on The Nicene Creed

“And on the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of the Father.”

This taken directly from the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 15:4, “he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures.”

The must important event was the resurrection. It indicated the Jesus was successful. He redeemed humanity and bet the devil. There is some debated about whether his resurrection was a physical one or a spiritual one. The Creed does not answer this.

He “ascended into heaven” means that Jesus was no longer bodily with us. He could still appear, as he did with Paul, but not like before. Jesus is in heaven

And Jesus now “sits at the right hand of the Father.” This means that he is the right-hand man for God. He is administrating the Kingdom of God on earth.

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Jay Forrest

Dr. Jay N. Forrest is an Ordained Interfaith Minister and Certified Meditation Teacher who guides others on the Mystic Way through contemplative teaching and interspiritual insight.Since becoming a Christian in 1983 and earning his Doctorate in Ministry, Jay has served within a rich range of Christian traditions—including Pentecostal, Charismatic, Baptist, Methodist, and Liberal Catholic churches—and provided compassionate care as a Hospice Chaplain.His journey has also led him through catechism studies with the Orthodox Church in America, minor orders in the Liberal Catholic Church, and over two decades of Buddhist study and practice. His path is one of depth, integration, and a lifelong dedication to the transformative power of spiritual practice.



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