The Trinity is one of Christianity's most foundational doctrines—but how did the doctrine Christians recognize today actually develop?

In Part 4 of Dangerous Theologies, Kyle traces the theological and political history behind the Trinity, beginning with the early church and moving through Tertullian, Origen, Arius, Emperor Constantine, the Council of Nicaea, Constantinople, and Augustine.

Then the investigation moves from history to Scripture.

Hebrews 1, John 1, John 14, Genesis, Psalms, Exodus, and the Divine Council worldview raise difficult questions about the relationship between the Father and Son.

Who created the world? Who appeared throughout the Old Testament if no one has seen God? Why does Scripture call Christ God while also referring to "God, your God"? And what does the Bible mean when it describes Christ as begotten?

This isn't presented as a salvation issue or a reason to divide Christians. It's an invitation to put tradition beside Scripture and test what we've been taught.

CHAPTERS
00:00 — Does Scripture Teach the Trinity?
01:05 — Origins of Trinitarian Theology
07:30 — Tertullian, Origen & Arius
10:55 — Constantine
17:50 — Rome Enters Christianity
25:59 — The Imperial Church
34:00 — Nicaea to Augustine
38:51 — Hebrews 1
45:40 — Divine Council & Christ
52:24 — Father and Son

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