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Athanasius Contra Mundum: The Man Who Stood Alone for Orthodoxy
Athanasius was exiled five times for defending the full divinity of Christ. His courageous stand against Arianism shaped the creed that bears his name and saved Trinitarian orthodoxy.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
June 22, 2026
Whoever Desires to Be Saved: The Athanasian Creed's Universal Claim
The Athanasian Creed begins and ends with a universal claim about salvation. Understanding that claim in its original context clarifies what the creed demands and what it does not.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
June 13, 2026
The Incarnation According to the Athanasian Creed: Perfect God and Perfect Man
The Athanasian Creed's second section focuses entirely on the Incarnation, insisting that Christ is perfect God and perfect man. This phrase carries centuries of theological precision.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
June 6, 2026
Neither Confounding the Persons Nor Dividing the Substance
One of the most precise phrases in Christian theology appears in the Athanasian Creed: we must neither confound the persons nor divide the substance. Here's what it means and why it matters.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
May 30, 2026
The Structure of the Athanasian Creed: Three Persons, One God
The Athanasian Creed is the most structurally elaborate of the three ecumenical creeds. Its two-part organization—Trinity first, then Incarnation—reflects deliberate theological architecture.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
May 23, 2026
The Athanasian Creed's Opening Warning: Why Does a Creed Threaten Damnation?
The Athanasian Creed opens with a stark warning: whoever does not hold the catholic faith whole and undefiled will perish eternally. Why does a creed begin this way?
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
May 16, 2026
5 Essential Books for Studying the Athanasian Creed
The Athanasian Creed is a dense, precise Trinitarian and Christological confession. These five books introduce its history, theology, and lasting significance.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
April 22, 2026
Why the Athanasian Creed Still Matters Today
Written 1,500 years ago, the Athanasian Creed's definitions of the Trinity and Incarnation remain as essential — and as contested — as ever. Here's why it still matters.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
April 18, 2026
The Story of Christian Theology: The Best Single-Volume Introduction to Historical Theology
The Story of Christian Theology by Roger Olson is a single-volume narrative history of Christian doctrine that traces how core beliefs and major creeds developed from the early church to the modern era, making it an ideal first textbook for historical theology.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
April 15, 2026
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