In response to a dispute over the true nature of Jesus Christ, the first ecumenical council in church history makes world history and clears up a fundamental question of faith. Following is part two of our series.

The triune God—today a given for Christians. But this concept was once in dispute. It was the Council of Nicaea that finally started to bring some clarity to the matter—1,700 years ago this year. Following is the first in a series of articles that revolves around this special anniversary.