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Church History the Church Fathers the Word & Table through two millennium
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Church Historythe Church Fathers
the Word & Tablethrough two millennium
Church Historythe Church Fathers
the Word & Tablethrough two millennium
A Timeline ofChurch History
Medieval ChurchAncientChurch
600 1500
ReformationChurch
2000
ModernChurch
ca. 33
Ancient Church Timeline
TheologiansApologistsChurchFathers
Apostles
100 150 300 600
Ancient Church Developments
“The Way” is established apart from Judaism. Jesus Christ is THE issue.
• The Apostolic Faith is “Codified.”• Church Traditions Develop –good & bad–
Setting things into Motion for Centuries.• Doctrinal Orthodoxy is Established through a
series of Ecumenical Councils.• The New Testament is Gathered & Closed.• Politics play a Major Role in Church Life, the
Foundation for “Christendom.”
Church’s Cultural Beginnings
Politically – Roman
Culturally – Greek
Religiously - Jewish
Surrounding theEarly Church
Who Were They?
East
PolycarpIgnatiusPapiasBarnabasII ClementDiognetus
Ancient Church Developments
West
Clement of RomeHermas
Ancient Church Developments
What Were They Like?
Sold out for Jesus ~ The Whole Church WasLike the Apostles, they wrote “Epistles,” but
their works were neither weighty with grand themes –nor- reflected superior writing ability.
Very Pastoral ~ they cared Deeply for One Another & the World Around them.
What Did They Write?
Epistolary Literature: I & II Clement of Rome to the Corinthians, Ignatius to Antioch, Polycarp to the Philippians, The Epistle of Barnabas, Shepherd of Hermas, Epistle to Diognetus
The Didache – Teaching of the Twelve Apostles
The Old Testament was Authoritative, Jesus & the NT Writers Occupied a “High Place.”
Ancient Church Developments
What Did They Believe?
In the Absence of Threatening Doctrines there was No Systematized Teaching.
Salvation Came from God through Christ to the Apostles then to the Church.
They Used Trinitarian Formula, but Generated no Clear Ideas on How the Members Related.
Very Anti-Docetic! Beginnings of Christology.
Ancient Church Developments
What Challenges Did They Face?
Charges of “Atheism”
Accusations of Immorality!
Sporadic & Intense Persecution
Ancient Church Developments
Ancient Church Developments
What Can We Learn From Them?
Everyday Faithfulness has a Huge Impact!
Social Concern is Always Attractive.
Fervor & Passion Seem to Trump Brilliance.
You Do Not Need Positions of Power to Change the World.
Dependence upon the LORD in Prayer.
Church Historythe Church Fathers
the Word & Tablethrough two millennium
