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THE ARIAN CONTROVERSY BEFORE THE NICENE COUNCIL - Theology Academy
In this episode, we dive deep into the Arian Controversy that led to the historic Council of Nicaea in AD 325. This theological conflict began in Alexandria, centered on the deity of Jesus Christ. Historian Socrates of Constantinople provides a detailed account of these events, highlighting the roles of key figures: Alexander, the Bishop of Alexandria, and Arius, a priest in the same city.
Arius, born around 250 in Libya and educated by Lucian of Antioch, was initially ordained by Bishop Peter of Alexandria. Despite his ascetic lifestyle, Arius was excommunicated in 300 for heretical teachings. The controversy escalated when Melitius reinstated Arius during Peter's absence amid Diocletian's persecution. Following Peter's martyrdom in 311, Alexander succeeded as bishop in 313, fueling a rivalry with Arius.
Socrates' *Ecclesiastical History* recounts how Alexander's explanation of the Holy Trinity alarmed Arius, leading to accusations of Sabellianism. Arius argued that the Son had a beginning and was not co-eternal with the Father, igniting a significant theological dispute described by Socrates as a spark kindling a large fire.
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It is written,
‘One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.
MATTHEW 4 : 4
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Episode 3 : What’s agape got to do with it? - Theology Academy podcast
In this episode, Brad addresses the use of agape in the Christian Church and the question of its meaning. He argues that there is no historical basis in Greek usage for identifying agape with a special kind of love, whether that be a selfless love, or God’s love or a Christian type of love.
The journey through agape begins by tracing the use of the English word “charity” beginning in the 11th century and its identification with the type of love advocated in Christian teaching either by humans for one another or of God for humans or humans for God. This word develops a negative connotation and its use in this sense disappears around 1850. This is the same time when the Greek word agape enters the English lexicon, where it continued the same meaning of a special Christian or selfless love into the modern period.
After discussing three important theological publications, which appeared in the 1950’s talking about agape as a special kind of love, Brad focuses in on C. S. Lewis and his book The Four Loves, which was a print version of an earlier series of radio broadcasts. Brad points out that in the radio broadcasts, Lewis uses four Greek words for love as a model for thinking about different types of love, with agape being this selfless type of divine or Christian love. By contrast, when Lewis published these ideas in his book, he deleted any reference to agape, making reference to the Latin caritas instead. Brad argues that this curious situation resulted from a colleague informing him while his model may provide a useful philosophical distinction for English speakers, it did not reflect the semantic situation in ancient Greek.
Turning to the question of what agape meant in ancient Greek, Brad highlights numerous places in the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Old Testament, where the word agape has a very different meaning from a pure kind of divine or Christian love. This word is used to describe Amnon’s lust for his half-sister, Tamar (2 Sam 13). It is used for the respect King Hiram has for David (1 Kgs 5:15). This verb is even used to describe the love Solomon had for his idols (1 Kgs 11:2). In the New Testament, Jesus uses this word to describe the preference that the Pharisees have for the seats of honor in the synagogues and respectful greetings in the marketplace (Luke 11:43). In the later Patristic period, 1 Clement uses this word in a commentary on Mark 7:6 noting that a group of people loved Jesus with their lips even though their hearts were far from him. The conclusion is that agape as a noun and its corresponding verb agapao designate the unmarked, generic meaning of love and they are often synonymous with the other words in this semantic field meaning love.
The episode concludes with a close look at John 21:15-17, where Jesus asks Peter whether he loves him three times and Peter answers that he loves Jesus three times. Many pastors have used our English conventions regarding the meaning of agape and imposed that idea on this story in the Gospel of John. Brad points out that this view is entirely absent from the academic community and is generally only found in sermons and popular commentaries written by pastors or non-specialists. The consensus in the academic community is that no more meaning should be read into the use of different words for love in this passage than should be read into the different words for sheep in Jesus’ three admonitions to Peter after he answers in the affirmative.
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8 For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.
9 I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.
Psalms 116 : 8 - 9
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3 The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.
4 Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.
Psalms 116 : 3 - 4
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Unraveling Profanity in the Bible: Eye-opening Insights - Theology Academy Podcast
Unveiling Hidden Truths: Profanity in the Bible Explained | I didn't Learn that in Sunday School Podcast with Pastor Brad Johnson
Dive deep into the seldom-discussed nuances of biblical language in this compelling episode of "I Didn't Learn That at Sunday School." Join us as we welcome Pastor Brad Johnson, a veteran pastor with rich experiences from street ministry to pastoral counseling. In this insightful dialogue, we explore the topic of profanity in the Bible, examining its historical context, translation challenges, and the implications for modern believers.
Pastor Brad brings decades of pastoral wisdom and shares personal stories that illuminate his journey and the transformative power of understanding scripture beyond the surface. We'll tackle questions about the use of strong language in the Bible, its cultural significance, and how this knowledge can enrich our spiritual understanding and church teachings today.
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Whare Was the Garden Of Eden?
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One of the primary goals of Theology Academy is to explore Theology from a historical perspective. By providing insight into the cultural, social, and political contexts surrounding biblical events, the channel helps viewers gain a deeper understanding of the scriptures. Through meticulous research and analysis from professors at Yale, Harvard, and others, the videos shed light on the customs, traditions, and beliefs prevalent during biblical times, bringing the stories to life with historical accuracy.
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