Church in Crisis (Part 2): Ephesus to Chalcedon w/ Dr. Alan Fimister
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- Sensus Fidelium
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- Roman Catholic
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- 1:09:10
About this sermon
Why is Mary called the Mother of God? Who was Nestorius? Why did the Council of Ephesus become one of the defining moments in Christian history? In Part 2 of The Church in Crisis, Dr. Alan Fimister explores the dramatic events surrounding the Council of Ephesus (431) and the Council of Chalcedon (451). Building upon the aftermath of Nicaea and Constantinople, this lecture examines the theological controversies over the Person of Christ, the title Theotokos ("Mother of God"), the rivalry between Alexandria and Constantinople, and the lasting consequences these councils had for the Christian world. Topics include: The aftermath of the Arian controversy The rise of Constantinople The rivalry between Alexandria and Constantinople St. Cyril of Alexandria Nestorius and the Nestorian controversy Why the title Theotokos (Mother of God) is essential to the Catholic Faith The Council of Ephesus (431) St. John Chrysostom The Robber Council of Ephesus (449) Pope St. Leo the Great and the Tome of Leo The Council of Chalcedon (451) The two natures of Christ The origins of the Coptic schism This lecture demonstrates how the Church clarified the mystery of the Incarnation while navigating fierce theological debates, political intrigue, and ecclesiastical rivalries that shaped Christian history for centuries. 00:00 Introduction 01:09 Review of Nicaea & Constantinople 04:20 The rise of Constantinople 07:15 Alexandria vs. Constantinople 10:30 Trinity terminology explained 17:15 St. John Chrysostom & Theophilus 22:30 The Tall Brothers controversy 25:45 Nestorius becomes Patriarch 27:45 Theotokos: Why "Mother of God" matters 31:40 The Council of Ephesus (431) 39:50 Pope Celestine I & St. Cyril 42:45 The Council begins 45:20 Formula of Reunion 48:35 Eutyches and the next controversy 58:30 The Robber Council (449) 1:00:25 Pope St. Leo the Great 1:01:20 Council of Chalcedon (451) 1:03:20 The beginning of the Coptic Schism 1:05:00 St. Thomas Aquinas on the Incarnation 1:08:20 Conclusion http://dialogos-institute.org/ https://www.amazon.com/Integralism-Thomas-Crean/dp/3868382259 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶️ 1. Become a Channel Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SensusFidelium ▶️ 2. Visit the website https://www.sensusfidelium.us for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶️ 3. BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ ▶️ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.us/donate-support/ ▶️ 5. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 Please "Like" our videos so that Youtube shares it to others by clicking the "Like" thumbs-up under the video = 👍🏻 ▶️ 6. Please share this video 📲, and help others find Christ inside the Catholic Church! Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the share button. ▶️ 7. Follow on Social Media: 🔴 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensusFidelium/ 🔴 Sensus Fidelium Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 #CouncilOfEphesus #CouncilOfChalcedon #MotherOfGod #Theotokos #Nestorius #StCyril #Catholic #ChurchHistory #CatholicTheology #DrAlanFimister #EarlyChurch #Patristics #ChurchCouncils #CatholicTeaching #Incarnation
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