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What Does 'Begotten, Not Made' Mean? The Heart of the Nicene Creed
The phrase 'begotten, not made' is one of the most precise and carefully chosen statements in the history of Christian theology. Learn what it means and why the Council of Nicaea fought so hard to include it.
By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.
Ordained Minister, M.Div.
Date
March 28, 2026