Why does the Nicene Creed say Jesus died and rose again “according to the Scriptures”?In this episode, we explore how the Old Testament shapes our understanding of the cross, resurrection, and ascension—and why the Creed anchors faith in real history, even naming Pontius Pilate.In this episode:How the Psalms point to Jesus’ death and resurrectionWhy the ascension matters for salvationChristianity as a historical faith, not just ideasAbout Our GuestBrian Rosner is a prominent Australian theologian and New Testament scholar. He served as the Principal of Ridley College in Melbourne from 2012 to 2024, where he currently lectures. He is the author and editor of over a dozen books, including Paul and the Law, the Pillar commentary on 1 Corinthians, and The New Dictionary of Biblical Theology.Featured book:📚 New Dictionary of Biblical Theology here: https://ivpbooks.com/new-dictionary-of-biblical-theologyRead more books from Brian Rosner hereExplore MoreDiscover more books and resources from IVP:👉 https://ivpbooks.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Released on 14 Jul 2026