In our 16th episode of Church History, Pastor Lance takes a close look at the first ecumenical council, The Council of Nicaea. From the controversies and heresies it intended to deal with, to the Nicene Creed that came out of it, Pastor Lance explains it all. The Arian Controversy, Donatism, Bishop Eusebius of Caesarea, Athanasius, Bishop Eusebius of Nicomedia, and the homoousios vs homoiousios debate are each given the spotlight in this comprehensive yet entertaining exploration of Christianity's rich history.

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