The Trinity Is Dangerous Theology

The Trinity is one of Christianity's most foundational doctrines—but how did the doctrine Christians recognize today actually develop?

In Part 4 of Dangerous Theologies, Kyle traces the theological and political history behind the Trinity, beginning with the early church and moving through Tertullian, Origen, Arius, Emperor Constantine, the Council of Nicaea, Constantinople, and Augustine.

Then the investigation moves from history to Scripture.

Hebrews 1, John 1, John 14, Genesis, Psalms, Exodus, and the Divine Council worldview raise difficult questions about the relationship between the Father and Son.

Who created the world? Who appeared throughout the Old Testament if no one has seen God? Why does Scripture call Christ God while also referring to "God, your God"? And what does the Bible mean when it describes Christ as begotten?

This isn't presented as a salvation issue or a reason to divide Christians. It's an invitation to put tradition beside Scripture and test what we've been taught.

CHAPTERS

00:00 — Does Scripture Teach the Trinity?

01:05 — Origins of Trinitarian Theology

07:30 — Tertullian, Origen & Arius

10:55 — Constantine

17:50 — Rome Enters Christianity