Message: “The Son” from Ruth Smith

In this sermon, Ruth Smith explores the section of the Nicene Creed focused on God the Son, drawing from Hebrews 1 to explain the full identity and significance of Jesus. She unpacks key theological truths such as Jesus being eternally begotten, fully God, of the same essence as the Father, and active in creation and sustaining the universe. The sermon highlights the importance of rightly understanding Jesus—not as a created being or merely a great teacher, but as the eternal Son who became human for salvation, died, rose again, and now reigns in heaven. Ruth emphasises that these truths are not just technical details but foundational to Christian faith and worship, challenging listeners to consider whether they have too small a view of Jesus and encouraging them to continue growing in awe, trust, and devotion to him. Questions to Think About 1. What does it mean for Jesus to be “of one being with the Father,” and why is that important? 2. How does understanding Jesus as eternal and fully God shape your view of his life and work? 3. In what ways might you have a “too small” view of Jesus in your thinking or daily life? 4. How does Jesus’ role in creation and sustaining the world impact how you relate to him? 5. What practical steps can you take to grow in your understanding and appreciation of who Jesus is? Three Things to Take Away • Jesus is fully God, eternal, and equal with the Father, not a created being or lesser figure. • The work of Jesus—his incarnation, death, resurrection, and reign—is central to salvation and ongoing life. • Growing in faith involves continually deepening our understanding and awe of who Jesus truly is.

Scripture References: Hebrews 1:1-14

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From Series: "Credo"

Nicene CreedToday we begin our new sermon series, Credo, in which we will be looking at the Nicene Creed.Creeds are statements of faith that were written many years ago, and they have been spoken by faithful believers for hundreds of years.Speaking creeds to and with one another is another beautiful way of worshiping God as we collectively profess our faith in Jesus, similar to the way we profess truth’s about God when we sing with one another.