First OPC Lectures

Following the council of Nicaea, Athanasius led the church through almost five tumultuous decades. He led the church to discern the teaching of Scripture about the person of Christ, sorting through many difficult ideas and confusing terms. He also showed courage and shrewdness in dealing with 6 emperors, whose attitudes were constantly shifting towards him and other Nicene Christians. In particular, he skillfully handled the scheming of Constantius II. In this, he provides a compelling model for the church today.

What the bishops at Nicaea were actually arguing about, and the single word that settled it.

Constantine's conversion to Christianity changed the Roman Empire and paved the way for the Council of Nicaea.