At the Intersection of East and West The Council of Nicaea - 2
Dec 13, 2008
Join Deacon Michael as he explores the pivotal Council of Nicaea, which marked the beginning of a long-standing theological struggle. Discover how belief and practice intertwine in Christian doctrine and learn about the council's significant canons. He discusses the ethical guidelines for clergy, including prohibitions on self-mutilation and the rules governing ordination. Explore the complexities of church governance, the handling of lapsed Christians, and the seriousness with which the church took issues of sin and repentance.
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Nicaea As The First Salvo
- Nicaea was only the first major battle in a centuries-long fight over Trinity and Incarnation doctrine.
- The council set a precedent for prolonged theological and political conflict rather than a final settlement.
Reading On A Flight
- Michael Hyatt describes reading Leo Donald Davis's book on flights and enjoying uninterrupted reading time.
- He finds the book captivating and compares it to reading a novel rather than dry history.
Belief Must Produce Practice
- Orthodoxy pairs right belief (orthodoxy) with right practice (orthopraxy) as inseparable.
- Michael Hyatt warns that mere intellectual assent is insufficient for authentic Christian life.
