church-history
Historical studies on the development of Christian doctrine, early church writings, councils, and controversies.
MARK’S GOSPEL AND THE EARLY CHURCH FATHERS Paid Members Public
In this post I will cite the unanimous testimony of the early church fathers of the first four centuries that Mark wrote the Gospel attributed to him while in Rome, and that he essentially wrote down the Apostle Peter’s proclamation of the Gospel, having been taken on by the
The White Man’s Prophet: Dr. Morey Vindicated Again! Pt. 2 Paid Members Public
I continue from where I left off: The White Man’s Prophet: Dr. Morey Vindicated Again! Pt. 1. THE ACCUSATION Dr. Morey came under attack for a citation found in his book Islamic Invasion, in the section dealing with the hadith evidence that Muhammad was a white man. Muslim polemicists
What the Early Church Believed: Filioque Paid Members Public
The following post is taken from Catholic Answers: https://www.catholic.com/tract/filioque. The Western Church commonly uses a version of the Nicene creed which has the Latin word filioque (“and the Son”) added after the declaration that the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father. Scripture reveals that the
DEFENDING THE FILIOQUE Paid Members Public
The following post is taken from Catholic Answers: https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/defending-the-filioque. Tim Staples Filioque is Latin for “and the Son” and refers to the part of the Nicene Creed wherein Christians declare the Holy Spirit “proceeds from the Father and the Son.” The Orthodox—along with
The Council of Nicaea: Purposes and Themes Paid Members Public
Anthony N. S. Lane In tackling this theme we will consider first the sources that are available to us concerning the Council of Nicaea, secondly the purpose for the calling of the council (looking especially at the events which led up to the council), thirdly the events of the council
EARLY CHURCH FATHERS ON JOHN 3:5 AND WATER BAPTISM Paid Members Public
The following is a list of quotes from the church fathers of the first five centuries all of whom affirm that John 3:5 refers to water baptism, and that it is in water baptism that God grants spiritual regeneration and forgiveness of transgressions by the Holy Spirit. I will
John 1:18 – Sinaiticus: The Devil in the Details Paid Members Public
The following is taken from James E. Snapp’s post: John 1:18 – Sinaiticus: The Devil in the Details. In the two previous posts, I examined (a) the meaning of the term μονογενὴς, concluding that “only begotten” is an entirely proper rendering, and (b) some early patristic and versional evidence
Eusebius on the Meaning of Jesus’ Name Paid Members Public
Noted fourth century church historian Eusebius has a section explaining the meaning and significance of Jesus’ Hebrew name, which I cite at length. CHAPTER 17 That the Name of Jesus was also honoured among the Ancient Friends of God. MOSES was also the first to use the Name Jesus, when