church-history
Historical studies on the development of Christian doctrine, early church writings, councils, and controversies.
Early Church on Jesus as the Almighty of Rev. 1:8 Paid Members Public
In this article I will quote various Christian writers, theologians, apologists and/or fathers of the early Church in relation to their interpretation of the following verse from John’s Apocalypse: “‘I am the Alpha and the Omega,’ says the Lord God, ‘who is, and who was, and who is
The Canon as Protestantism’s Achilles’ Heel Pt. 2 Paid Members Public
I continue with the extracts from Eusebius’ history in regards to the debates and disagreements over the canon: The Canon as Protestantism’s Achilles’ Heel Pt. 1. Book VI Chapter 14. The Scriptures mentioned by Him. 1. To sum up briefly, he has given in the Hypotyposes abridged accounts of
The Canon as Protestantism’s Achilles’ Heel Pt. 1 Paid Members Public
In this post I will be quoting sections of Eusebius’ Church History in respect to the various debates and disagreements over the canonicity of particular books, which were/are considered sacred. Some of these writings did not make it into the canon but were highly regarded and viewed as inspired
The Apostle John’s Love of Christ’s Lost Sheep Paid Members Public
The following historical anecdote is taken from Eusebius’ Church History, Book III. It shows the great love that John had for Christ’s flock and his willingness to sacrifice everything for their salvation. All emphasis is mine. Chapter 23. Narrative Concerning John the Apostle. 1. At that time the apostle
Early Church on the Book of Enoch Paid Members Public
In this post I will quote from some of the early Christian writers that either viewed the book of Enoch as Scripture or believed it contained genuine prophecies. All emphasis will be mine. Jude 14Enoch, in the seventh generation from Adam, also prophesied against them when he said, 15“Behold,
Emperor Justinian & Papal Primacy Paid Members Public
In this post I will be quoting from The Enactments of Justinian the Emperor, The Code (529-534 AD), Book 1, 1. Concerning the most exalted Trinity and the Catholic faith (..). All emphasis will be mine. Keep in mind that Emperor Justinian was an Eastern Catholic. 4. John, Bishop of the
Early Church, John 16:13, Perichoresis & the Filioque Paid Members Public
The Catholic Church teaches that Christians have always believed and affirmed the Filioque, e.g., the Father spiritually breathes/spirates the Holy Spirit through the Son timelessly, eternally. This in turn makes the Holy Spirit the Spirit of both the Father and the Son, which is precisely what the inspired
Marian Devotion in Catholicism Paid Members Public
In this article I will be quoting from two Catholic sources, highlighting the roles and titles ascribed to the blessed and holy Mother of our risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In a follow up post, I will provide the biblical substantiation for one of the titles attributed to the