Lesson 3 Flashcards
(21 cards)
was the son of a pastor; he gained great success in the shipping business. developed a theology that mingled a negative view of the physical world
Marcion
comes from the Greek gnosis (“knowledge”).
Gnostic
were a religious sect that emerged in the Roman Empire
Gnostics
were a religious sect that emerged in the Roman Empire
Gnostics
treated marriage as a less-holy alternative to lifelong virginity.
> The New Testament Canon
• Three standards emerged to determine which writings ought to be considered authoritative:
- Must be connected to eyewitnesses of the risen Lord or to close associates of eyewitnesses.
- Could not contradict other authoritative writings.
- Should be recognized by churches throughout the
considered authoritative:
• From the very beginning, the churches recognized as authoritative:
The four Gospels
The Acts of the Apostles
The epistles of Paul
At least one of John’s epistles. - Portion of John
18dated approx. AD 110 (image courtesy of CSNTM.org)
was another early confession of faith
“Jesus is Lord”
was a Jewish confession of faith that early Christians also accepted
“The Lord is One”
(Jesus)
lesous
(Christ)
Christos
(Divine)
Theou
(Son)
Huios
(Savior)
Soter
faith emerged. later as the Apostles’ Creed.
Rule of Faith
• In the 1st century, groups of equal elders (overseers)
A Priesthood of Overseers
• Polycarp’s church celebrated Easter
> Polycarp of Smyrna
• Overseers in certain cities, such as Rome
Coliseum in Rome
If you will confess with your mouth ‘Jesus is Lord’
Romans 10:9
The most important commandment is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the
Lord is one.’”
Mark 12:29
“Paul and Timothy,
Philippians 1:1
