Articles

Study guides, historical commentary, and theological reflection on the Chalcedonian Creed.

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chalcedonian creedEutychianism the heresy of mixed natures that Chalcedon rejected

Eutychianism: The Other Heresy Chalcedon Rejected

While Nestorianism divided Christ into two persons, Eutychianism went to the opposite extreme and fused his two natures into one. The Council of Chalcedon rejected both errors with four precise adverbs.

Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

April 18, 2026

chalcedonian creedNestorian church history illustration of the condemned theology at Chalcedon

Who Were the Nestorians and Why Were They Condemned?

Nestorius was one of the most powerful bishops in the early church before he was condemned, exiled, and became a byword for heresy. What did he actually teach — and was the condemnation fair?

Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

April 12, 2026

chalcedonian creedCouncil of Chalcedon gathering in 451 AD defining orthodox Christology

The Council of Chalcedon: Why 451 AD Still Matters

In 451 AD, over 500 bishops gathered in Chalcedon to settle a theological dispute that had fractured the Eastern church for a generation. What they decided still shapes how most of the world's Christians understand Jesus Christ.

Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

By Rev. C•D•F• Warrington, M.Div.

Ordained Minister, M.Div.

Date

April 4, 2026