# The Council of Nicaea was (Mostly) a Good Thing

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Podcast: [Two Messianic Jews](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-messianic-jews-682244)
Published: 2024-10-29T16:00:00+00:00
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We dispel common myths about the Council of Nicaea and express gratitude for the Church successfully defending the deity of Yeshua in the face of a very influential heretic named Arian. We also talk about the decision to disconnect Easter and Passover (which I think is okay!). To support our work in strengthening the faith and identity of Jewish followers of Messiah, you can visit https://www.twomessianicjews.com/donate 00:00 - Introduction3:15 - What did NOT happen at the Council of Nicaea5:42 - Historical Context of the Council of Nicaea7:39 - Who was Emperor Constantine?12:43 - About the Council of Nicaea17:00 - The Council Disconnecting Passover and Easter31:22 - Who was Arius?34:12 - Arguing with Arius42:12 - The Nicene Creed46:50 - A Messianic Jewish take on the Nicene Creed49:20 - What is the Trinity?57:18 - The Beauty of the Nicene Creed and the Shema; The Church and Messianic Judaism1:04:25 - We should appreciate the Church You can also watch on our ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you are looking for a way to support us and gain early access to our content, you can become a monthly supporter on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribestar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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