The Nicene Creed has been called the most important and widely acknowledged summary and confession of Christian teaching ever composed. While it may commonly be known, it is not normally memorized by children as part of catechism instruction, nor is it thoroughly studied by adults in new members classes, It is, however, regularly spoken during Christian worship services. Exploring historical controversies the creed addresses, revealing what Scripture says, and facilitating discussion on how the creed affects us today, this eight-session Bible study unpacks the words and phrases of the Nicene Creed to show the significance and timelessness of the words Christians regularly recite in worship. "The Creed, says Winterstein, 'is a map to the Word of God.' Why do we need a map? Because the Scriptures require interpretation. It's not you and your Bible; you and your private understanding. The creeds 'drive us back' to the apostolic preaching of the Faith. They help us 'walk the tightrope' of our believing and talking about God; to confess even that which we do not understand. Pastor Winterstein has given us a simple-but by no means simplistic-viewing of that map. Here is an excellent tool for studying and confessing the Nicene Creed afresh." -Patrick James Bayens, Professor of Theology at Concordia University Chicago and author of The Nicene Creed: Illustrated for Families "Worshiped and Glorified puts the oft recited Nicene Creed into its historical context, illuminating the ancient controversies and questions that led to the formation of this creed and making it relevant to common misconceptions or misunderstandings today. Most importantly, Pastor Winterstein ties each phrase of the Nicene Creed to the Scriptures, pointing the leader and students back to the essential truths of the Gospel for us." -Emily Belvery, Mobilization and Church Partnerships at Mission of Christ Network and author of Together We Believe: A Study of the Apostles' Creed