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| '''Christian [[theology]]''' is discourse concerning [[Christianity|Christian]] faith. Christian theologians use biblical [[exegesis]], [[rationality|rational]] analysis and argument to [[understanding|understand]], [[explanation|explain]], test, [[critic#critique|critique]], defend or promote Christianity. | '''Christian [[theology]]''' is discourse concerning [[Christianity|Christian]] faith. Christian theologians use biblical [[exegesis]], [[rationality|rational]] analysis and argument to [[understanding|understand]], [[explanation|explain]], test, [[critic#critique|critique]], defend or promote Christianity. | ||
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| The doctrine of the [[Trinity]], considered the core of [[Christian theology]] by ''Trinitarians'', is the result of continuous exploration by the church of the [[Trinity#Biblical background|biblical data]], thrashed out in debate and treatises, eventually formulated at the [[First Council of Nicaea]] in AD 325 in a way they believe is consistent with the biblical witness, and further refined in [[First seven Ecumenical Councils|later councils]] and writings. The most widely recognized Biblical foundations for the doctrine's formulation are in the [[Gospel of John]]. | The doctrine of the [[Trinity]], considered the core of [[Christian theology]] by ''Trinitarians'', is the result of continuous exploration by the church of the [[Trinity#Biblical background|biblical data]], thrashed out in debate and treatises, eventually formulated at the [[First Council of Nicaea]] in AD 325 in a way they believe is consistent with the biblical witness, and further refined in [[First seven Ecumenical Councils|later councils]] and writings. The most widely recognized Biblical foundations for the doctrine's formulation are in the [[Gospel of John]]. | ||
| [[Nontrinitarianism]] is any of several Christian beliefs that reject the Trinitarian [[doctrine]] that God is three distinct persons in one being. Modern nontrinitarian groups views differ widely on the [[God in Christianity|nature of God]], [[Jesus]], and the [[Holy Spirit]]. | [[Nontrinitarianism]] is any of several Christian beliefs that reject the Trinitarian [[doctrine]] that God is three distinct persons in one being. Modern nontrinitarian groups views differ widely on the [[God in Christianity|nature of God]], [[Jesus]], and the [[Holy Spirit]]. | ||
| - | =See also== | + | ==See also== |
| * [[Biblical law in Christianity]] | * [[Biblical law in Christianity]] | ||
| * [[Catholic–Orthodox theological differences]] | * [[Catholic–Orthodox theological differences]] | ||
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Christian theology is discourse concerning Christian faith. Christian theologians use biblical exegesis, rational analysis and argument to understand, explain, test, critique, defend or promote Christianity.
Trinity
The doctrine of the Trinity, considered the core of Christian theology by Trinitarians, is the result of continuous exploration by the church of the biblical data, thrashed out in debate and treatises, eventually formulated at the First Council of Nicaea in AD 325 in a way they believe is consistent with the biblical witness, and further refined in later councils and writings. The most widely recognized Biblical foundations for the doctrine's formulation are in the Gospel of John.
Nontrinitarianism is any of several Christian beliefs that reject the Trinitarian doctrine that God is three distinct persons in one being. Modern nontrinitarian groups views differ widely on the nature of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.
See also
- Biblical law in Christianity
- Catholic–Orthodox theological differences
- Heresy
- The nature of God in Western theology
- Theology
- History of Christian thought on persecution and tolerance
