The Council of Nicaea in 5 Minutes

The Council of Nicaea, the first ecumenical council, was a pivotal moment in the history of the Christian church. For the first time, the emperor was calling Christian bishops together to solve a theological issue. And the issue couldn't have been more important: who was Jesus, really?

In this short video I unpack what you need to know about Arius, the controversy around Jesus' divinity, and what did (and didn't) happen at the council.

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Gospel Simplicity began as a YouTube channel in a Moody Bible Institute dorm. It was born out of the central conviction that the gospel is really good news, and I wanted to share that with as many people as possible. The channel has grown and changed over time, but that central conviction has never changed. Today, we make content around biblical and theological topics, often interacting with people from across the Christian tradition with the hope of seeking greater unity and introducing people to the beautiful simplicity and transformative power of the gospel, the good news about Jesus.

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Austin Suggs holds a BA in Theology from Moody Bible Institute and is currently pursuing an MA in Liberal Arts with a focus in Theology and Philosophy from St. John's College, Annapolis. He has served in the local church in a number of ways, including as a full-time staff member,, teacher, church planter, and more. Today, he resides outside of Baltimore with his wife Eliza.

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