Just and Sinner Podcast Why the Council of Nicea Matters Today (Part 2)
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Oct 4, 2025 Dive into the profound discussions surrounding the Council of Nicea and its impact on understanding the Trinity. The host explores biblical monotheism and examines scriptural evidence demonstrating the divinity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Key topics include divine titles assigned to Jesus, instances of worship directed at him, and the significance of Nicene phrases like 'begotten, not made.' Practical implications of Trinitarian love on Christian life are also discussed, highlighting how believers can engage with the eternal love of the Trinity.
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Shema Is The Foundation Of Christian Monotheism
- Deuteronomy's Shema is the foundational monotheistic confession that all later creeds expand upon.
- Paul intentionally reworks that confession to include Jesus within the identity of the one God.
John Links The Word To Divine Creation
- John’s Gospel gives the clearest biblical testimony to Christ's divinity by identifying the Word with God.
- John ties the Logos to creation to place Jesus on the creator side of the creator/creature distinction.
Jesus Accepts Direct Worship
- Thomas calls the risen Jesus "My Lord and my God," and Jesus accepts the address without rebuke.
- By contrast, worship offered to angels is explicitly rebuked, showing the New Testament permits worship of Christ as divine.
