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Series: History of the 2nd Century Church - As the second century began, the Age of the Apostles was ending. John was an old man, recently released from his exile at Patmos by Roman Emperor Nerva, under whose benevolent rule many of the injustices of Domitian had been rectified. Nerva's rule, ho... Read More
Series: History of Early Church Organization - The third century bishop, Cyprian, stated that "no one can have God for his father who has not the church for his mother." (Schaff, History of the Christian Church, Vol. II, p. 173). That bishop provided the clearest ideas of what came to be... Read More
Series: History of Early Church Organization - King Saul thought that the fact that he had been anointed king--by divine appointment--meant that he was called to rule as he thought fit and that he could do so with immunity from divine prosecution. But we read in 1 Sam. 13:13, 14, " ... Read More
Series: Open Letter - I received this good question recently: I just read the October FFI and would appreciate/direct to Scripture, writings, or other source and explain HOW the blood of sinless, pure, and holy Blood of Jesus Christ REMOVES SIN?? What spiritual principle is e... Read More
Series: History of Early Church Organization - The biblical story of King Saul tells us about the problems that would later develop in the Church. I mentioned three of the main ones: (1) Saul usurped the position of priest and/or prophet by making the sacrifice himself when he was not called to do this... Read More
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