Basil of Caesarea

Basil of CaesareaHis Life and Impact Much is known about Basil of Caesarea (329 379) a Greek Bishop in what is now Turkey. A thoughtful theologian, he was instrumental in the formation of the Nicene Creed and fought a growing heresy, Arianism, which had found converts even in those in high positions of state. In the face of such a threat he showed courage, wisdom and complete confidence in God without which, the Church would not be what it is today.

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"THE CENTURIES OF CHURCH HISTORY GIVE US A LITANY OF GOD'S DELIVERANCES

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It needs a political theology based in the Bible and on sensible politics and economics

" Jerome's magisterial commentaries help us walk more faithfully in God's ways

How did he understand the gospel of Jesus's messiahship relative to both ethnic Jews and gentiles

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and Spiritual Warfare

Aimed at equipping Christians to obey Jesus's command to make disciples

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