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(Acts 20:16–18, 28–36; John 17:1–13) Arius began to reject the deity of the Son of God and His consubstantiality with God the Father. The whole Church rose up against him; all believers, in all corners of the world, confessed with one mouth that the Lord Jesus Christ is the Only Begotten Son of God, God from God, begotten, uncreated, consubstantial with the Father. Another would think that this was some kind of random inspiration for unanimity; but this faith later passed a fiery test, when the authorities and nobility leaned towards the Arians. Neither fire, nor sword, nor persecution could destroy it, and it was immediately discovered everywhere by everyone, as soon as the pressure of external force ceased. This means that it constitutes the heart of the Church and the essence of its confession. Glory to the Lord, who keeps this faith in us! For while it exists, we are still Christians, although we live badly; If she doesn’t exist, Christianity will end. You might be interested in: