The Mysterious Mark of the Beast

This summer marks the 1,700th anniversary of the Nicene Council, which helped to define mainstream Christianity. What emerged from the fourth century was a church of unbiblical teachings with controlling sway over society, including everyday people and their rulers. It was a different church from that founded by Christ through His apostles.

The Council of Nicaea is often hailed for unifying Christianity, but in truth, it marked a major departure from biblical faith—rejecting God’s commanded Passover, promoting man-made traditions, and persecuting those who remained faithful to Christ’s example.

There’s more to biblical faith than believing. We must learn to live by it and rely on it—and continue to grow in it.