Renewing Your Mind Fifth-Century Heresies
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Aug 4, 2025 
R.C. Sproul, founder of Ligonier Ministries and a prominent theologian, delves into critical aspects of the Christian faith. He discusses the ancient church's responses to heresies about Christ's nature, particularly the tensions between monophysitism and Nestorianism. The conversation highlights the significance of the Council of Nicaea and the Council of Chalcedon in defining the dual nature of Christ—both divine and human. Sproul emphasizes the importance of theological clarity in understanding these foundational beliefs.
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Heresy Enforces Theological Precision
- Heresy forces the church to be precise in defining its doctrines and distinguishing truth from falsehood.
- This precision is a salutary benefit of encountering heresy in church history.
Monophysite Heresy Explained
- The Monophysite heresy taught Christ had one nature, a divine-human mix, not two distinct natures.
- This confused Christ's deity and humanity, making Him neither fully God nor man.
Nestorianism Distinguishes vs. Separates
- Nestorianism separated Christ's two natures into two distinct persons, contrary to orthodox belief.
- It confused distinction of natures with separation, which divides Christ's personhood.
