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Who was Arius?
An elder in charge of one of the churches in Egypt
What was the Arian controversy centered around?
The question of the deity of Christ and related questions concerning the doctrine of the Trinity
Who opposed Arius' teachings?
The bishop of Alexandria at the time, Alexander
What did Arius believe about the deity of Christ?
That Christ was a created being formed by the Father before the universe was made
Who were the Arians led by?
Eusebius of Nicomedia
What was the Nicene Creed?
A document affirming the deity of Christ and the doctrine of the Trinity
Who was a key defender of the Nicene Creed and the biblical doctrine of Christ and the Trinity?
Athanasius
Who favored the Nicenes after Constantine's death?
Constans
How many times was Athanasius banished?
Five times
Who continued the persecution of Nicenes and banished Athanasius multiple times?
Constantius
What did the Council of Constantinople in 381 AD do?
Reaffirmed the Nicene Creed and the doctrine of the Trinity
Who was a leading figure in the Arian resurgence after the Council of Nicea?
Eusebius of Nicomedia
Who was Arius?
An elder in charge of one of the churches in Egypt
What was the Arian controversy centered around?
The question of the deity of Christ and related questions concerning the doctrine of the Trinity
Who opposed Arius' teachings?
The bishop of Alexandria at the time, Alexander
What did Arius believe about the deity of Christ?
That Christ was a created being formed by the Father before the universe was made
Who were the Arians led by?
Eusebius of Nicomedia
What was the Nicene Creed?
A document affirming the deity of Christ and the doctrine of the Trinity
Who was a key defender of the Nicene Creed and the biblical doctrine of Christ and the Trinity?
Athanasius
Who favored the Nicenes after Constantine's death?
Constans
How many times was Athanasius banished?
Five times
Who continued the persecution of Nicenes and banished Athanasius multiple times?
Constantius
What did the Council of Constantinople in 381 AD do?
Reaffirmed the Nicene Creed and the doctrine of the Trinity
Who was a leading figure in the Arian resurgence after the Council of Nicea?
Eusebius of Nicomedia
Who was Arius?
An elder in charge of a church in Egypt
What was the Arian controversy centered around?
The question of the deity of Christ
Who strongly opposed Arius' teachings?
Alexander
What did Arius believe about the deity of Christ?
That Christ was a created being formed by the Father
What was the Nicene Creed?
A document outlining the doctrine of the Trinity
Who was a key defender of the Nicene Creed and the biblical doctrine of Christ and the Trinity?
Athanasius
What was the Council of Constantinople?
A council that reaffirmed the Nicene Creed and the doctrine of the Trinity
Who led the Arians after the Council of Nicea?
Eusebius of Nicomedia
Who favored the Nicenes after Constantine's death?
Constans
How many times was Athanasius banished?
Five times
What did Arius believe a belief in the deity of Christ would mean?
That Christ was equal to the Father in all respects
Who continued the persecution of Nicenes and banished Athanasius multiple times?
Constantius
Study Notes
The Arian Controversy and its Key Figures
- The Arian controversy was centered around the question of the deity of Christ and related questions concerning the doctrine of the Trinity.
- Arius, an elder in charge of one of the churches in Egypt, began to teach in 318 that the Father alone is God and that the Son is a created being who was formed by the Father before the universe was made.
- Arius felt that a belief in the deity of Christ would mean that the Father and Son were two separate Gods, which contradicted the statements of the Bible about God’s oneness.
- Arius was strongly opposed by the bishop of Alexandria at the time, Alexander.
- The Arians, led by Eusebius of Nicomedia, were rejected after setting forth their radical doctrinal views at the Council of Nicea.
- The Nicene Creed emerged from the Council, affirming the deity of Christ and the doctrine of the Trinity.
- Athanasius, the Bishop of Alexandria, was a key defender of the Nicene Creed and the biblical doctrine of Christ and the Trinity.
- After Constantine's death, the empire was divided between his sons, Constans and Constantius, with Constans favoring the Nicenes and Constantius favoring the Arians.
- Athanasius was banished five times, primarily due to his opposition to Arianism and his defense of the Nicene Creed.
- Constantius continued the persecution of Nicenes and banished Athanasius multiple times.
- The Council of Constantinople in 381 AD reaffirmed the Nicene Creed and the doctrine of the Trinity, effectively ending the Arian controversy.
- Eusebius of Nicomedia was a leading figure in the Arian resurgence after the Council of Nicea, using his influence to promote Arianism within the empire.
Test your knowledge on the Arian controversy and its key figures with this quiz! Learn about the origins of the controversy, the teachings of Arius, and the role of important figures such as Alexander, Athanasius, and Eusebius of Nicomedia. Discover how the Council of Nicea and the Council of Constantinople impacted the development of early Christianity and the doctrine of the Trinity. This quiz is perfect for those interested in church history and theology.
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