The 20 Canons of the Council of Nicaea (Explained Briefly)

The Council of Nicaea (AD 325) is best known for producing the Nicene Creed, but it also issued 20 canons—formal rulings on church order and discipline. In this video, I walk through all 20 canons and explain each one in plain language. From rules on bishop appointments to how the Church handled schismatics, moral lapses, and even clerical ambition, these canons reveal how the early Church sought to preserve unity and integrity. Whether you're a pastor, student, or curious Christian, this is a helpful introduction to what the first ecumenical council actually decided—beyond the creed.

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The Nicene Creed: What You Need to Know about the Most Important Creed Ever Written
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▶️ Video Recommendation
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📜 *Video Chapters*
0:00 - Introduction
1:19 - Canon 1
2:00 - Canon 2
2:32 - Canon 3
3:14 - Canon 4
3:48 - Canon 5
4:26 - Canon 6
5:02 - Canon 7
5:36 - Canon 8
6:46 - Canon 9
7:15 - Canon 10
7:40 - Canon 11
8:17 - Canon 12
9:29 - Canon 13
10:09 - Canon 14
10:40 - Canon 15
11:03 - Canon 16
11:48 - Canon 17
12:23 - Canon 18
13:01 - Canon 19
13:56 - Canon 20
14:24 - Book Recommendations

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