Council of Nicaea

The Arian Controversy: Did God the Father Create Jesus?

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Theological debate at the Council of Nicaea, Arian Controversy

Did God the Father Create Jesus? Introduction This episode explores one of the most consequential theological debates in Christian history: the Arian Controversy. Long before Joseph Smith prayed in the woods of upstate New York, Christians had wrestled for centuries over the identity of Jesus Christ and His relationship to God the Father. The dispute … Read more

D&C 93 and the Nature of God Part 1

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D&C 93 and the Nature of God illustrated through early Christian theological debates

D&C 93 and the Nature of God – Part 1 Early Christian Context: Monotheism and the Nature of Christ Judaism in the time of Jesus was distinguished from surrounding pagan religions primarily by monotheism. Pagan religions accepted many gods; Judaism rejected the existence of other gods entirely. This strict monotheism created a theological problem for … Read more