Nicaea: A Response to the Innovative Radicals of Arianism

Abstract

The year 2025 marks the 1700^th anniversary of the convocation of the first Ecumenical Council in the history of the Catholic Church. The belief in Jesus as the Son of God is fundamental to Christian theology, and it is rooted in Scripture, Tradition, and the lived experience of believers who study and ponder over the Word of God. Our faith conviction centres on Jesus, but sometimes, innovative radicals confuse our understanding of Jesus in our Christian life. Within the secular world, confident thinkers and poets appreciate Jesus as a social reformer and religious person who encourages people to lead happier and more meaningful lives. Christians confess with unwavering faith that Jesus is God and the Son of God; in Him, we have been moved by Him for our lives. This faith conviction is affirmed in the Council of Nicaea against Arianism and played a crucial role in safeguarding the simple faith of the followers that Jesus is the Son of God, who was incarnated for our salvation.