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The Ante-Nicene Patriarchs (100-325 AD)
Series Church History
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I. CONSIDERING THE HISTORICAL FATHERS
A. Important Ministries of the Ante-Nicene Period
- Apologetics
--- a. defense of Christianity to authorities
- Apologetics
- Polemics
--- a. refutation of unbiblical doctrine, false teachings, & heretics
B. Important Ministers of the Ante-Nicene Period
- Polemics
- Early Fathers
--- a. Ignatius of Antioch (c.35-c.110)
--- b. Polycarp of Smyrna (c.69-c.155)
--- c. Papias of Heiropolis (c.60-c.130)
- Early Fathers
- Greek Fathers
--- a. Justyn Martyr (c.100-c.165)
--- b. Irenaeus of Lyon (c.130-c.202)
--- c. Clement of Alexandria (c.150-c.215)
--- d. Origen of Alexandria (c.185-c.254)
--- e. Athanthius of Alexandria (c.296-373)
- Greek Fathers
- Latin Fathers
--- a. Tertullian (c.155-c.220)
--- b. Cyprian of Carthage (c.210-258)
C. Important Matters Concerning the Ante-Nicene Period
- Latin Fathers
- Scripture must be copied by hand & circulated
- shelf-life of Scripture limited because of frailty of materials used
- Scripture destroyed by Roman empire
- schisms, factions, & heresies grew where leadership was weak
II. CHALLENGED BY HISTORY'S DISTINCT LESSONS
A. Inappropriate, Misplaced Trust (Psalm 146:3)
- Psalm 62:9; 118:8-9
- it dishonors Christ
--- a. Proverbs 3:5-6; John 14:6
- it dishonors Christ
- it demeans Christ's people
--- a. Jeremiah 17:5
- it demeans Christ's people
- it disappoints in every case
--- a. Psalm 62:5-8
- it disappoints in every case
Sermon ID | 71321445152452 |
Duration | 45:24 |
Date | Jul 11, 2021 |
Category | Sunday School |
Bible Text | Psalm 146 |
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