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Category Archives: Early Christianity
The Differences Between Early Christianity and Modern Christianity
When I first read the early church fathers, I had one major question. I wanted to know what the churches believed about the Bible back when they all agreed with one another. This was critically important to me. I had … Continue reading
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Tagged early christianity, firmament, first apology, Holiness, justin martyr, philosophy, the Word, Trinity
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Consensus: Why We Read the Early Church Fathers
Today I answered the charge that the early church fathers are unreliable because Irenaeus, one of the most trustworthy early fathers, said Jesus lived to be over 40 and ministered for at least a decade. I was writing to someone … Continue reading
Posted in Early Christianity
Tagged basics of the faith, consensus, early church fathers, irenaeus, montanists, rule of faith, Unity
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How I Became a Heretic (to the Evangelicals)
I was raised Catholic, gave up on Catholicism, explored eastern mysticism as a teenager, and wound up agnostic at age 20. The prayers and daily witness of my first Air Force supervisor and some reading of the Gospels led to … Continue reading
Three of My Favorite Early Church Father Quotes
There are three passages in the early church fathers that stand out in my memory. I wanted to share them with you. “Among us you will find uneducated persons, craftsmen, and old women, who, if they are unable in words … Continue reading
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Tagged early church fathers, good works, lawsuits, martyrdom, non-resistance, non-violence, obedience, philosophy, quotes, Socrates
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Faith, Works, and the Early Church Fathers
A friend told me a couple times recently that the early church fathers disagreed among themselves a lot. I hope to get a chance to finish that conversation with him because that statement is just not true. They were far … Continue reading
The Early Church Fathers, the Law of Moses, and the Road to Emmaus
This is from an email I sent: The reason I like the early church fathers is because they provide insight into some important interpretations of Scripture, especially in regard to the Old Testament. One teaching that is completely lost to … Continue reading
Pseudo-History in My Daughter’s College Class
I was horrified and appalled when my daughter told me today about the book she is reading in her college history class. The history is loaded with both falsehoods and sloppy scholarship. It is unacceptable that such a book would … Continue reading
Posted in Christian History News in Focus, Early Christianity, History, Holiness
Tagged chrisitan history, dishonesty, rant, scholarship
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My Favorite Early Christian Passage: Commandment 12 of the Shepherd of Hermas
The Ante-Nicene Fathers Series refers to this section of The Shepherd of Hermas as “Commandment XII.” The Lightfoot translation that I am quoting from and linking to calls it Mandate 12. Search “Mandate 12” (or phrases in the quote) at … Continue reading
Early Christianity in a Nutshell
I’ve been looking for a way to describe the Christianity I see in the early church fathers for many years. In the midst of a discussion with a friend, this outline came to me. 1. The Gospel: They preached total … Continue reading
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Tagged baptism, communion, early christianity, eucharist, lord's supper
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Why I Quote the Early Christians
The early churches moved forward in unity and holiness. Until we can boast the same things, I am going to assume that our novelties are errors, not improvements. Continue reading
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Tagged early christian writings, early christianity, gnosticism, Holiness, Tatian, Unity
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