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Announcing My New Book: What Really Happened at Nicaea?

For 1700 years, the Council of Nicaea has been surrounded by myths, misunderstandings, and outright fabrications. From claims that Constantine “invented” the Trinity to the idea that the council decided the books of the Bible, there’s no shortage of misinformation floating around. That’s why I’m excited to announce my upcoming book, What Really Happened at Nicaea? This book sets the record straight, taking you inside the actual events of 325 AD—what was debated, what was decided, and why it still matters today. If you’ve ever wondered:✅ Did Constantine rewrite Christianity?✅ Was Jesus’ divinity really up for debate?✅ Did Nicaea creat...

Lent: Day 17 - Justin Martyr: First Apology: Chaps. 60-68

...ables and myths, is imitation. It is not, then, that we hold the same opinions as others, but that all speak in imitation of ours. Baptism There's a short overview of the rite of baptism and how that what Jesus preached about being born again in John 3:5, was also prophesied by Isaiah: Isaiah 1:16-20 Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from your souls; learn to do well; judge the fatherless, and plead for the widow: and come and let us reason together, says the Lord. And though your sins be as scarlet, I will make them white like wool; and though they be as crimson, I will make them white as snow. But if you refuse and rebel, t...

Creedal Christians: The Nicene Creed

...pervasive myths claim, was to “decide what went in the Bible”, “create Catholicism”, “change the Sabbath to Sunday”, or “invent the deity of Christ”! The internet allows for a lot of nonsense to get spread, especially when much of the disinformation was proliferated by a Hollywood film and originated in a bestselling Dan Brown book, The Da Vinci Code. The Reason for the Creed First of all, then, in the presence of our most religious Sovereign Constantine, investigation was made of matters concerning the impiety and transgression of Arius and his adherents; and it was unanimously decreed that he and his impious opinion should be anathematized...

How Polycarp (And Others) Show The Early Use Of The New Testament

...pervasive myths that get passed around the internet that Constantine created/decided the New Testament canon at the Council of Nicaea in the fourth century (he didn't, and the Council had nothing to do with the canon in any form). I hope that this can give you some confidence and faith in the Bible一the New Testament especially一and will help you to know that what we have is what the Apostles themselves passed on, and, by the guiding hand of the Holy Spirit, has been preserved through time for our benefit!     Sources & Further Reading: Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians Intro | Patristics.info Epistle of Polycarp to the Philipp...

Did the Early Church invent the Trinity?

...The doctrine and concept of the Trinity is encapsulated in Matthew 28:19, where Jesus instructs the apostles: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”. John, who was very close to Jesus and obviously knew him well, alludes to this teaching frequently in his Gospel, too. For example: John 1:1; John 8:58; John 10:30; and John 10:38. Yet, despite this, and numerous other examples throughout the New Testament which point towards the threefold nature of God, plenty of myths and legends abound online and in books which state that the divinity of Jesus (and therefore the Trinit...

Ancient Amulet Rewrites History Of Christianity In Europe

...of those myths about Jesus’ deity being an invention of Constantine in the fourth century are a complete fabrication. This should inspire us as believers today to reflect on the historical roots of our faith, the steadfastness of early Christians in proclaiming the Gospel, and the trustworthiness of the New Testament witness. Sources/Further Reading Silver amulet unearthed in Frankfurt grave Is the oldest evidence of Christianity north of the Alps | Archaeology News Online Magazine Amulet found in Germany said to be ‘oldest Christian testimony north of the Alps’ | The Times of Israel New York Post: “Ancient inscription is new evidence of early...