What was one principal object in calling this council?
Answer
"The question relating to the observance of Easter, which was agitated in the time of Anicetus and
Polycarp, and afterward in that of Victor, was still undecided. It was one of the principal reasons for
convoking the Council of Nice, being the most important subject to be considered after the Arian
controversy."
"It appears that the churches of Syria and Mesopotamia continued to follow the, custom of the
Jews, and celebrated Easter on the fourteenth day of the moon, whether falling on Sunday or not. All the
other churches observed that solemnity on Sunday only, namely; those of Rome, Italy, Africa, Lydia,
Egypt, Spain, Gaul, and Britain; and all Greece, Asia, and Pontus." - Boyle's 'Historical View of the
Council of Nice," page 23, edition 1836.
Can we close our ears to truth, and remain innocent before God?
In the visions of John, what interpretation is given to the woman who sat upon many waters?
What was Christ's custom respecting the Sabbath?
What warning has Christ given that we might not be taken by surprise by this great event?
12. What class of God's servants have evil angels, through wicked men, seemed to make special objects of attack?
What, aside from sin, causes more sorrow than all else?
Is this chastening a pleasant experience?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle