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The Rise and Impact of Arianism: One of Early Christianity’s Defining Controversies

March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 Stephen Bedard 3 Comments

Heresies

The Arian controversy was one of the most significant theological disputes in early Christianity, shaping the doctrine of the Trinity and the future of the Christian Church. It centered around Arius, a presbyter from Alexandria, who argued that Jesus Christ was not fully divine but a created being. This belief sparked fierce debate, leading to the Council of Nicaea (325 AD) and influencing the course of Christian … Read More “The Rise and Impact of Arianism: One of Early Christianity’s Defining Controversies” »

Episode 58 – The Rise of Arianism

The Christian church was emerging out of a time of persecution but their troubles were not over. Shifting from threats from without to threats from within, the church begins to face a major Christological controversy. Arius, a presbyter rather than a bishop, had an incredible impact on the church. While probably not inventing the Christology … Read More “Episode 58 – The Rise of Arianism” »

Who Was Arius?

June 14, 2023June 14, 2023 Stephen Bedard No Comments

Heresies

There have been many unorthodox positions that have appeared throughout church history but one that almost became official orthodoxy is that of Arianism. This post will not be so much a discussion of Arianism but brief introduction to the man it was named after, Arius. Arius was born around 250 AD, possibly in North Africa. … Read More “Who Was Arius?” »