The Orthodox Arian Church is not a widely recognized denomination in modern Christianity, but if we were to reconstruct its tenets based on historical Arianism while incorporating a structured orthodox approach, it might hold the following beliefs:
Tenets of the Orthodox Arian Church
Monotheism & Supremacy of the Father
- There is one supreme God, the Father Almighty, who is unbegotten, eternal, and the only true God.
Jesus Christ as the Son of God
- Jesus Christ is the Son of God, begotten before time but not co-eternal with the Father. He is the first and highest creation of God and was granted divine authority.
The Holy Spirit as the Power of God
- The Holy Spirit is not a separate person but the active power and presence of God working in creation and salvation.
Scriptural Authority
- The Holy Scriptures (Old and New Testament) are the final authority in matters of faith and practice, interpreted through the lens of early Arian Christian theology.
The Incarnation & Redemption
- Jesus Christ was sent into the world, was born of the Virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, died on the cross for humanity’s sins, and was resurrected by the power of the Father.
Salvation through Faith and Obedience
- Salvation is through faith in Christ as the Son of God and obedience to His teachings, as given by the Father.
The Kingdom of God
- Christ will return to establish God's Kingdom on earth, where the righteous will inherit eternal life.
Rejection of the Trinity Doctrine
- The doctrine of the Trinity is rejected as a post-biblical development. The Father alone is uncreated and absolute, while Christ and the Spirit derive from Him.
Moral Purity & Righteous Living
- Followers must live according to the moral teachings of Christ and the Apostles, upholding love, righteousness, and humility.
Continuation of the Apostolic Faith
- The church follows the faith of the early Christians who adhered to Arian teachings before the Council of Nicaea (325 AD) enforced the Nicene Creed.
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