The Nicene Creed - what really happened at Nicaea
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July 4, 2025 · 49 min · Episode 84
About this episode
The episode discusses the origins and significance of the Nicene Creed and the historical events surrounding the Council of Nicea.
In this episode of the Bible Feed Podcast, host Dan Weatherall talks with Sam Mansfield from Australia, delving into the Nicene Creed's origins, historical context, and importance. They explore early Christian doctrinal developments, the controversies leading up to and following the Council of Nicea in 325 AD, and the eventual establishment of the Trinitarian doctrine by the Council of Constantinople in 381 AD. Through a series of quotes from Christadelphian writings from the 19th and early 20th century, the discussion highlights the doctrinal shifts and theological debates that shaped early Christianity, and reflects on the necessity of adhering to Bible based creeds for contemporary Christians.
People in this episode
Host: Dan Weatherall
Guest: Sam Mansfield
Topics covered
- Nicene Creed
- historical context
- early Christianity
- doctrinal developments
- theological debates
- Trinitarian doctrine
Keywords
- Nicene Creed
- Council of Nicea
- early Christianity
- doctrinal shifts
- Trinitarian doctrine
- theological debates
- Bible based creeds
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