Return from the Nicene Creed to the Gospel of the Water and the Spirit! (I)

About Return from the Nicene Creed to the Gospel of the Water and the Spirit! (I)

-Why must we return from the Nicene Creed to the gospel of the water and the Spirit? - The gospel that the early church preached was precisely the gospel of the water and the Spirit. That gospel was the gospel that Jesus actually shouldered and washed away the sin of the world through the baptism He received from John. The baptism Jesus received from John was to fulfill the law of the sacrificial system found in Leviticus. That is, just as sin was transferred to the sacrificial offering through the laying on of hands, the substance of that sacrificial law was fulfilled through Jesus`s baptism. However, in the process of the Nicene Creed`s formation, the ministry of Jesus having the sin of the world transferred to Him by being baptized by John was deleted from the creed`s contents. As a result, this truth has been passed down in a hidden state within Christianity for about 1,700 years, reaching the present day. Today, many people are struggling to receive the removal of their sins without knowing when their sins were transferred to Jesus. Because of this, even while saying they believe in the gospel of the cross, they fail to reach true assurance of salvation and live amidst repetitive repentance and the pangs of conscience. The reason we must return to the gospel of the water and the Spirit is clear. This is because only this gospel allows us to meet the Jesus who became the sacrificial offering as the sin of the world was transferred to His body, and thereby have assurance of salvation. ● Scripture quotations used in this book are from the ‘New King James Version (NKJV)’, ‘American Standard Version (ASV)’. ● This audiobook is an original human creation based on the sermons of Rev. Paul C. Jong. To provide clear delivery and a comfortable listening experience, AI technology was employed only for the voice generation.

Publisher

The New Life Mission

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

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No

First episode

2 Jan 2026

Latest episode

2 Jan 2026

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   2 Jan 2026

   Preface

   First, I would like to briefly clarify the terminology used in this book.Historically, the creed was first established at the Council of Nicaea in AD 325. It was later supplemented and expanded at the Council of Constantinople in AD 381, completing the form that the church today generally calls the ‘Nicene Creed.’Strictly speaking, this AD 381 version should be called the ‘Creed of Constantinople’ or the ‘Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed.’ However, because this book focuses on the Nicene Creed of 325, which served as its starting point, and its subsequent changes, the expression ‘Nicene Creed’ is used consistently throughout the main text to avoid confusion for the reader.We ask our readers that when the name ‘Nicene Creed’ appears in this book, you keep in mind the historical background that this creed was subsequently revised and finalized in Constantinople to become the creed of today. https://www.bjnewlife.org/https://youtube.com/@TheNewLifeMissionhttps://www.facebook.com/shin.john.35

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   2 Jan 2026

   1. The Church That Lost the Gospel of Water and the Spirit (Galatians 1:6–9)

   Today, countless churches are established throughout the world, and numerous sermons are proclaimed within them every Sunday. However, sadly, not all churches preach the Gospel of Water and the Spirit. People gather in the chapel, praise God, read the Bible, and offer prayers, but it is very common that the very core, the ‘Gospel of Water and the Spirit—the Word about Jesus being baptized by John, dying on the cross, and resurrecting’—is not proclaimed.Apostle Paul said to the Galatian church, “I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel,” Since even the early church saints were easily seduced by a different gospel, so it is not strange that in this present age churches have lost the gospel and are bound by traditions and doctrines.Today, we must look back at the state of the church that has lost the Gospel of Water and the Spirit, and together examine why a reformation of faith is necessary again. https://www.bjnewlife.org/https://youtube.com/@TheNewLifeMissionhttps://www.facebook.com/shin.john.35

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   2. What is the faith that Watchman Nee, the Catholic Church, and Paul C. Jong believe in? (John 20:19–23)

   How does Watchman Nee believe in John 20:22–23? Today, there are countless churches established throughout the whole world, and in them, countless sermons are being proclaimed every Sunday. However, unfortunately, not all churches are preaching the gospel of the water and the Spirit.They gather in sanctuaries to praise God, read the Bible, and offer prayers, but in reality, at the very center, the Word of the gospel of the water and the Spirit—that Jesus was baptized by John, died on the Cross, and rose again—is mostly not proclaimed. Regarding John 20:22, where the resurrected Jesus told His disciples to receive the Holy Spirit, Watchman Nee interprets this as the event in which the Lord breathed the Holy Spirit into the disciples as life.He explains that the Holy Spirit, whom Jesus breathed into them, was an inner and essential work — namely, the ministry of the Spirit who supplies life.In contrast, he distinguishes the event of Pentecost as an external and dispensational work — the work of power coming from above.In this way, Watchman Nee explains the Holy Spirit in two aspects, as ‘breath’ and ‘wind,’ and emphasizes the order in which the church, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, publicly declares evangelical discernment. https://www.bjnewlife.org/https://youtube.com/@TheNewLifeMissionhttps://www.facebook.com/shin.john.35

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   3. Jesus’ baptism by John was in order to receive the transference of the sins of the world (Matthew 3:13–17)

   How much do we know about the universe? The range of the universe that we currently know is extremely vast. Scientists estimate that there exists an observable universe with a diameter of about 93 billion light-years.This is a value calculated by considering the maximum distance light could have traveled since the Big Bang — that is, the age of about 13.8 billion years — together with the expansion rate of the universe. Within this, it is reported that there exist about 2 trillion or more galaxies and far more stars than that.According to the current standard model, the universe is composed of about 5% ordinary matter, 27% dark matter, and 68% dark energy.However, dark matter and dark energy have not been directly observed, and they are only estimated through indirect evidence such as gravity and the rate of expansion of the universe.By observing the cosmic microwave background radiation that formed about 380,000 years after the Big Bang, we can calculate backward the state of the early universe, but the Planck epoch immediately after the Big Bang still remains an unknown realm. https://www.bjnewlife.org/https://youtube.com/@TheNewLifeMissionhttps://www.facebook.com/shin.john.35

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   2 Jan 2026

   4. In this age, who are the ones who will receive the Holy Spirit of God as a gift? (Acts 8:14-24)

   Simon (the magician) who appears in Acts chapter 8 is evaluated as an important negative figure in the history of the Early Church. His influence can be understood in three major aspects. The Appearance of Simon and the Challenge to the Early Church According to Acts 8:9–24, Simon was a man who practiced magic in Samaria and was highly respected by the people.Through the preaching of Deacon Philip, he came to believe in Jesus Christ and was even baptized. However, when he saw the Holy Spirit being bestowed, he offered money and said, “Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit” (Acts 8:19).This was a misguided attitude that viewed the gift of the Holy Spirit not as a ‘holy gift from God’ but as a power that could be bartered for with human authority and money. https://www.bjnewlife.org/https://youtube.com/@TheNewLifeMissionhttps://www.facebook.com/shin.john.35

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   2 Jan 2026

   5. Enter through the narrow gate (Matthew 7:13–23)

   What is the Faith Believed by Each Christian Denomination Worldwide? Christianity throughout the world stands under one name, yet each denomination differs in its focus regarding what it believes, its view of salvation, its understanding of the Church, and its interpretation of the sacraments.These differences have arisen from the diversity of historical backgrounds and theological interpretations.Below is a historical and theological description of the central faith content of the major Christian denominations. The Catholic Church believes in Jesus Christ as God and teaches that the grace of salvation is conveyed through the tradition and the Scriptures of the Church.It sees salvation as being completed through faith and works, that is, through the sacraments and obedience.It acknowledges the Pope as the vicar of Christ and teaches that the seven sacraments—baptism, confirmation, Eucharist, penance, marriage, holy orders, and anointing of the sick—are channels of salvation.Furthermore, it understands the Church as one, holy, catholic, and apostolic community and believes that the work of redemption continues in the Holy Spirit. https://www.bjnewlife.org/https://youtube.com/@TheNewLifeMissionhttps://www.facebook.com/shin.john.35

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   6. Concerning the ministry of Jesus Christ and John the Baptist! (Malachi 4:5-6, Matthew 11:12-14)

   Why did Jesus speak about the ministry of John the Baptist at the beginning of the four Gospels? John the Baptist was a person who stood on the boundary between the Law and the Gospel. He was the last prophet of the Old Testament and at the same time the one who opened the door of the New Testament, pointing to the turning point from the age of the Law to the age of the Gospel.Jesus’ receiving baptism from John was the fulfillment of the Word of the Law concerning the sins of mankind.This baptism was not a mere ritual, but the work of salvation in which the sins of mankind were transferred to Jesus through John, and through this, God’s plan of salvation began to be realized. The event of Jesus’ being baptized by John was the starting point for accomplishing the righteousness of God.In Matthew 3:15, Jesus said, “Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” This word shows that the baptism of Jesus was not a mere religious act, but the first step toward the fulfillment of God’s righteousness—that is, the completion of the salvation of mankind.Therefore, the mention of the ministry of John the Baptist at the beginning of the Gospels serves as an introduction proclaiming that Jesus was not merely one who performed miracles but the Savior who fulfilled the righteousness of God. https://www.bjnewlife.org/https://youtube.com/@TheNewLifeMissionhttps://www.facebook.com/shin.john.35

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   7. The Church of God Built on the Faith of Peter (Matthew 16:18–19)

   When Peter answered Jesus’ question, “You are the Christ” what kind of faith was he confessing with this answer? The confession of Peter in Matthew 16:16, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” is the most complete confession of faith about who Jesus is.This short sentence contains the entire essence of faith.Its meaning can be described in three parts as follows. First, the confession “You are the Christ” is the confession of faith that Jesus is the Messiah whom God promised.The word “Christ” has the same meaning as the Hebrew word “Messiah” which means “the Anointed One.”Peter did not regard Jesus as merely a prophet or a righteous teacher, but believed Him to be the Messiah sent by God to save mankind from sin.Jesus, as King, overcame the power of sin and death and reigns over our hearts and the world.Also, as the High Priest, He offered His own body as the atoning sacrifice and took away the sins of mankind once for all, and as the Prophet, He proclaimed the Word of God and clearly showed the way of salvation to mankind.Therefore, Peter’s confession is the proclamation of faith that Jesus is my Savior and the One who fulfilled all the Law and the Prophets. https://www.bjnewlife.org/https://youtube.com/@TheNewLifeMissionhttps://www.facebook.com/shin.john.35

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   2 Jan 2026

   8. The Kingdom of God Where Jesus Christ Rules (Matthew 16:13-28)

   The faith of Peter, who confessed Jesus as King, High Priest, and Prophet, and the faith of the saints today The faith with which Peter confessed Jesus as King, High Priest, and Prophet is not merely a confession of faith of that time, but an essential confession of faith that must be applied directly to us believers today.The faith that believes in Jesus as the King of all kings is the faith that believes Jesus is the sovereign who rules over our lives and the true king who governs the Kingdom of God. Peter did not see Jesus as a mere leader or teacher.He confessed Jesus as the heavenly King who accomplishes God’s rule. A person who believes in Jesus as King does not regard His words as simple lessons but accepts them as the words of the Absolute One. Therefore, they are ones who prioritize God’s will over their own and follow the values of the Kingdom of God over the values of the world. This faith establishes order in our lives and brings true peace to our hearts. https://www.bjnewlife.org/https://youtube.com/@TheNewLifeMissionhttps://www.facebook.com/shin.john.35

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    9. Abide in the things that you have learned and have been convinced of (2 Timothy 3:12–17)

    Is the Christianity established by the Reformers a group completely separated from the Catholic religion? To state the conclusion, the Christianity formed by the Reformers, that is, Protestantism, failed to establish a system of faith completely separated from Catholicism. Rather, while inheriting many elements as they were from within the doctrinal framework and ritual structure of Catholicism and remaining a partial reform, it failed to restore even the fundamental truth of the gospel of water and the Spirit to which the Bible testifies. The 16th-century Reformers such as Luther, Calvin, and Zwingli did not attempt a severance from Catholicism from the beginning. They started with the intention of reforming the corruption and unbiblical elements within Catholicism, such as the absolute authority of the Pope and the sale of indulgences. Luther, too, did not completely deny the authority of the Papacy in the beginning, but rather sought to restore true faith through the purification of the church. Therefore, the essence of the Reformation was a movement closer to ‘purification’ rather than ‘separation.’ https://www.bjnewlife.org/https://youtube.com/@TheNewLifeMissionhttps://www.facebook.com/shin.john.35

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    10. Can one become a follower of the Lord while believing in the Nicene Creed? (John 8:3-12)

    The passage from John 8:3 to 12 tells us that Jesus became the Lord who solved the sins of sinners through the ‘gospel of the water and the Spirit.’This incident is a passage that shows the sin of a woman caught in adultery was solved through the baptism Jesus received from John. When Jesus came again from the Mount of Olives to the temple, the people came to Him and heard His word.At that time, the scribes and Pharisees brought a woman caught in the very act of adultery, made her stand before Jesus, and spoke words to test Him.“Now Moses, in the law, commanded us that such should be stoned. But what do You say?” (John 8:5).Through this incident, they sought to test Jesus and obtain grounds to accuse Him. https://www.bjnewlife.org/https://youtube.com/@TheNewLifeMissionhttps://www.facebook.com/shin.john.35

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    11. Jesus who became the bread of life (John 6:47-58)

    Qin Shi Huang (秦始皇, 259–210 BC) was the first emperor in Chinese history who unified the vast land of China into one.Although he built a colossal empire at a young age, what he feared most in his life was his death.He tried in every possible way to overcome death, which no human authority or military power could escape.And the one method he found for this was a mysterious herb called bullocho (不老草, the herb of eternal youth or elixir of immortality).He sent his subjects to all corners of the country to search the mountains and seas, and even dispatched envoys to the Three Spirit Mountains in the West Sea, commanding them to obtain the bullocho from the legendary land where immortal beings were said to dwell. However, reality was different from the emperor’s desire.His subjects could not find the herb of eternal youth, and some even deceived the emperor by presenting fake ones.In the end, Qin Shi Huang believed the words of the fangshi (方士, alchemists) and took mercury (汞) and various minerals and medicinal substances, thinking they were miraculous elixirs for immortality.But these toxic substances instead harmed his body and shortened his lifespan. https://www.bjnewlife.org/https://youtube.com/@TheNewLifeMissionhttps://www.facebook.com/shin.john.35

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    12. Who, by believing in the Nicene Creed, has become one who was robbed in this age? (Luke 10:25-37)

    Today, we have looked together at the words of Luke chapter 10, from verse 25 to 37.“A certain lawyer stood up and tested Him, saying, ‘Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?’” he asks.This expert in the law is one who considers himself to be a great teacher of the law.That is why he asked Jesus, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”He was, in effect, saying, “Jesus, just give me the word. I will keep any and all of the laws and commandments.”So Jesus said to him again, “What is written in the law? What is your reading of it?”This question was asking, “From what perspective do you understand and believe the words of God’s law?” https://www.bjnewlife.org/https://youtube.com/@TheNewLifeMissionhttps://www.facebook.com/shin.john.35

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    13. Jesus is not one who is to receive pity from people (Luke 23:26-31)

    Is Jesus someone who should receive pity from the religious people of the world? Jesus is not someone who should receive pity from the religious people of the world. Jesus is the only begotten Son of God, and He Himself is God. He is the Creator, the Savior of mankind, and the Judge. Therefore, a sentimental attitude of saying, “He is pitiful, it’s regrettable,” toward Jesus comes from an ignorance that does not know the Lord at all. Jesus is not someone who needs human pity, but is the absolute Lord of salvation whom humans must believe and obey. The reason religious people pity Jesus is that they do not know the structure of the gospel. They only look at the cross and do not understand why Jesus was baptized, how sins were transferred through baptism, and how those transferred sins were judged on the cross. That is why, when they see the suffering of Jesus, their emotions merely take precedence, and they remain in a sentimental faith of “pitiful Jesus,” unable to see the reality of the redemption the Lord accomplished. However, this is merely a blind faith that comes from not knowing the true gospel. https://www.bjnewlife.org/https://youtube.com/@TheNewLifeMissionhttps://www.facebook.com/shin.john.35

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    14. Why Must We Return to the Gospel of the Water and the Spirit? (1 John 5:6-8)

    The Reason We Must Return from the Nicene Creed to the Gospel of the Water and the Spirit The question, “Why must we return from the Nicene Creed back to the gospel of the water and the Spirit?” does not arise from a mere suggestion to slightly modify a doctrine, but from an urgent plea that we must recover the very essence of the gospel. This issue is not an assertion meant to shake the traditions of the church, but a call to return to the reality of salvation that the Bible has testified to from the very beginning. The Nicene Creed played a historically vital role in clearly proclaiming that Jesus is true God and that the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are of the same essence. Through this creed, the church was able to defend the divinity of Jesus Christ and clearly establish the foundation of faith known as the Trinity. https://www.bjnewlife.org/https://youtube.com/@TheNewLifeMissionhttps://www.facebook.com/shin.john.35

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    15. Again, return to the Gospel of the water and the Spirit (John 3:5-8)

    If one does not return to the Gospel of the water and the Spirit, what is the result? We are now standing before a question that we must face.It is the question, “If one does not return to the Gospel of the water and the Spirit, what is the result?”This is not a statement meant to condemn or threaten someone, but a request to calmly face the spiritual consequence that the Bible already clearly shows. The most prominent characteristic of a faith that does not return to the Gospel of the water and the Spirit lies in this: while saying the problem of sin is finished, in reality, it remains in a state where it is not finished.They confess that they believe in the cross, but they do not know when their sins were transferred to Jesus.As a result, the point in time of the transfer of sins becomes unclear, and the conscience continuously accuses of sin.The believer obtains a moment of relief through repentance, but is soon captured again by guilt, and cannot break the cycle of a life that repeats repentance again.A state of never being able to escape from the question of whether one has received salvation continues, and this is the state of an unwashed conscience that the Bible speaks of. https://www.bjnewlife.org/https://youtube.com/@TheNewLifeMissionhttps://www.facebook.com/shin.john.35

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