church-history
Historical studies on the development of Christian doctrine, early church writings, councils, and controversies.
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
John 1:18 – Some Patristic Evidence Paid Members Public
The following is take from James E. Snapp’s post: John 1:18 – Some Patristic Evidence. John 1:18 contains one of the most significant textual variants in the New Testament: did John write ὁ μονογενὴς υἱός – “the only-begotten Son” – as the vast majority of Greek manuscripts read, or ὁ
James White and the NA/UBS Compilation Paid Members Public
The following is taken from James E. Snapp’s post: James White and the NA/UBS Compilation. “So do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward.” – Hebrews 10:35 (EHV) When one version of the New Testament has a verse, and another version does not have it,
Church Fathers on Mary’s Perpetual Virginity Paid Members Public
The following citations complied by William Albrecht. Protoevangelium of James “And when she was twelve years old there was held a council of priests, saying, ‘Behold, Mary has reached the age of twelve years in the temple of the Lord. What then shall we do with her, lest perchance she
Luke 23:34a – Answering the Apologists (Part 2) Paid Members Public
The following is taken from James E. Snapp’s blog: Luke 23:34a – Answering the Apologists (Part 2). In the previous post, we looked at the external evidence regarding Jesus’ saying from the cross, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do,” found in Luke 22:34. We