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Jesus Christ reigns over all things, and this podcast exists to help people see the reality and ramifications of this truth. We post at least four times a month: Twice, we will read aloud a longform essay from our monthly theme. And twice, we will discuss each essay with its author and another Christian leader. Listen in to live in light of Christ’s Lordship.
4.34 Bryan Litfin, David Schrock, Stephen Wellum • Interview • "From Nicaea to the “Nicene Creed”: Sixty Years of Confusion and Controversy"
Christ Over All
1 hour 8 minutes 17 seconds
3 months ago
4.34 Bryan Litfin, David Schrock, Stephen Wellum • Interview • "From Nicaea to the “Nicene Creed”: Sixty Years of Confusion and Controversy"
ABOUT THE EPISODE
Listen in as David Schrock and Stephen Wellum interview Bryan Litfin on his Christ Over All essay: "From Nicaea to the “Nicene Creed”: Sixty Years of Confusion and Controversy"
Timestamps
00:48 – Intro
04:15 – Introducing Dr. Litfin’s Book on the Trinity
05:30 – What Has Helped Dr. Litfin to be a Good Storyteller?
07:18 – What Is
10:44 – Why Does the History Around the Nicene Creed Matter?
13:08 – Did the Council of Nicaea Anticipate the Fight that was Going to Come?
15:10 – The Legend of Saint Nicholas
17:13 – The Demise of Arius
19:35 – How Did Athanasius Become a Main Figure in the Fight for Orthodoxy?
24:38 – Athanasius’ Two Volumes Against the Arians
26:25 – The Different Theological Groups Around the Time of Nicaea
30:26 – How Athanasius Made His Arguments
32:20 – History of the Political Influence Between 325-381
34:24 – The Cappadocians
37:56 – Why Was There Less Participation in the Time of Theodosius?
39:57 – What Changes Took Place in the Statements Between 325 and 381?
42:38 – Why Was There Not as Much Said about the Holy Spirit?
48:14 – The Pneumatomachians
50:27 – What Conception Did They Have in Terms of the Spirit’s Saving Power?
53:08 – The Nicene Fathers’ Understanding of the Church and Baptism
56:08 – Should We Go Back to the Apostolic Fathers to Clarify Our Doctrine?
Jesus Christ reigns over all things, and this podcast exists to help people see the reality and ramifications of this truth. We post at least four times a month: Twice, we will read aloud a longform essay from our monthly theme. And twice, we will discuss each essay with its author and another Christian leader. Listen in to live in light of Christ’s Lordship.
