What does it mean to say “We believe”? In this episode of The Nicene Sessions, we explore the opening line of the Nicene Creed and how belief shapes theology, Scripture reading, and Christian life.Old Testament scholar David Firth unpacks God as Father Almighty and Creator of heaven and earth — not just in the beginning, but as the One who sustains creation today.In this episode:What “we believe” really means in Christian theologyWhy calling God “Father” matters (and what it doesn’t mean)Creation: past event or ongoing reality?About Our GuestDavid Firth is tutor in Old Testament at Trinity College, Bristol. He is the author of Psalms and 1 and 2 Samuel (Apollos Old Testament Commentaries), The Message of Joshua, and Including the Stranger, and the coeditor of Interpreting the Psalms, Interpreting Isaiah, Words and the Word, and Presence, Power and Promise.Featured book:📚 Psalms: https://ivpbooks.com/psalms-129Explore more from David Firth hereExplore MoreDiscover more books and resources from IVP:👉 https://ivpbooks.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Released on 30 Jun 2026