Arius and the Nicene Creed

Published on Author tbarbast@uoregon.edu142 Comments

Theological issues are a part of history of Christianity. Since Jesus, theological matters divide christian community. And these theological issues result in divisions since the early christianity. Remember Paul who wanted to accept gentile into jewish christian community, this problem led to the separation. From a persecuted group at the beginning of the fourth century… Continue reading Arius and the Nicene Creed

Arius and the Nicene Creed

Published on Author biby@uoregon.edu1,807 Comments

During this time in the history of Christianity, one of the biggest topics under debate in the church was the topic of the Trinity and the relationship between God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The church argued that the Trinity was three equal entities, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,… Continue reading Arius and the Nicene Creed

Do as we say, not as we do

Published on Author jbarnum@uoregon.edu124 Comments

In the first paragraph, Arius describes himself as one of the priests. He references his pedigree, noting that he came from a line of priests that followed God. He uses this to establish credibility, before making his claim. His claim is that God and Jesus, Father and Son, are two different entities and that Jesus,… Continue reading Do as we say, not as we do