Theological Term of the Week: Filioque
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 3:30AM
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filioque
Latin for “and from the Son,” a term referring to a phrase added into the Nicence Creed to state that the Holy Spirit proceeds from both the Father and the Son.  

Learn more:

  1. Got Questions: What is the filioque clause?
  2. Wes Bredenhoff: Essential Latin for Reformed Christians: Filioque
  3. John Starke: A Pastoral Case for the Filioque Clause
  4. Robert Letham: What Is the Procession of the Holy Spirit?

 

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