History of Christian Theology

History Of Christian Theology

The doctrine of the Trinity, considered the core of Christian theology by Trinitarians, is the result of continuous exploration by the church of the biblical data, thrashed out in debate and treatises, eventually formulated at the First Council of Nicaea in 325 AD in a way they believe is consistent with the biblical witness, and further refined in later councils and writings. The most widely recognized Biblical foundations for the doctrine's formulation are in the Gospel of John.

Nontrinitarianism is any of several Christian beliefs that reject the Trinitarian doctrine that God is three distinct persons in one being. Modern nontrinitarian groups views differ widely on the nature of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.

Read more about History Of Christian Theology:  Christology, Mariology, Biblical Canon, Emergence of Christian Theology, Patristic Theology, Early Heresies, Heresies, Renaissance and Reformation, Counter-Reformation, Revivalism (1720 – 1906), Restoration Movement, Restorationism, Modern Christian Theology, Modern Catholic Response To Protestantism, Postmodern Christianity

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