The Importance of Ecumenical Councils

Ecumenical councils are pivotal in understanding the core doctrines of Christianity, especially for Protestants. They produced central theological formulations such as the Nicene Creed, which articulates the relationship between Jesus Christ and God the Father, asserting that Jesus is fully God. Councils not only addressed doctrinal disputes but also contributed to the ordering of church life, encompassing issues of church law alongside significant theological declarations. Understanding these councils and their creeds helps Christians establish a framework for acceptable theological discourse and prevents drifting into potentially heretical views.