The document discusses key events and figures in early Christianity including Pentecost, the Council of Jerusalem, early Christian martyrs such as Saints Peter, Paul, Sebastian and more. It provides details on the Great Persecution from 303-311 AD that resulted in 3000 to 3500 Christian martyrs. The document also addresses the authorship of the New Testament (Holy Spirit) and its 27 books, with the 14 letters of Paul being the oldest as epistles.
Contemporary Comments on John's Gospel in the BibleBarryEJones
This Gospel has wonderful poetic and "picturess" language about Jesus. It is written by an unknown person who was an inspired evangelist about 95 AD, some 60 years after the death of Jesus, and yet became a mainstay of traditional christian theology. Would Jesus have approved of the sayings attributed to him and of the theology written about him? It is suggested that the christian church now has a real problem with this theology such that evangelism has become impossible in 21st century Britain for the mainstream churches.
Challenges and Controversies in Christian HistoryMark Pavlin
This slide deck study on selected topics in Christian history is one of a series to help leaders of a Bible study or Sunday School class who are too busy to research and prepare as well as they would like for the task. The entire series is engaging, colorful and challenging and is ready to go even at the last moment. More are in the works. Search using keyword "lessonstogo",
Creation, justice, compassion and love paper: a 21st Century Methodist Quadri...BarryEJones
It is argued that the existing Methodist Quadrilateral based on inputting authorities is no longer fit-for-purpose, while one based on living outcomes is far more simple, direct and clear to a non-church secular community. This way to present christianity starts from outcomes and
puts traditional theology, dogma and creeds "in the basement".
building" and explains the biblical testaiments message, the Jesus message and the Jesus spirit in four up-front .
Bible Alive Jesus Christ 002: "Criteria & Historical Foundations“”BibleAlive
What is the nature of the 27 New Testament Documents? Learn our three goals for this course: We will try and 1) determine the meaning of the earthly life of Jesus illuminated by our Christian faith in his resurrection; 2) show Jesus’ central place in God’s plan of salvation and his role in revealing and carrying out that plan; and 3) show that the inspired portrait of the New Testament is not fictitious, but sheds light on the mystery of the real Jesus of Nazareth.
Bible Alive Jesus Christ 004: "Historical Facts & Resurrection Faith"BibleAlive
Learn seven key points about the death and resurrection of Jesus. Know the theories that deny the resurrection. Find out about other interpretations of the Resurrection—was it a historical fact like any other? Where does the resurrection “fit” and what does it mean? What does it mean to encounter the Risen Christ? What two extremes are we to avoid? Learn about the credibility of the Resurrection and the three ways it changed the nature of the universe.
How Bible Scholars and Historians analyze the Gospels using critical methods to separate the fact from fiction with regards to the historical Jesus. The information in this slideshow is based on 200 years of scholarly research.
Contemporary Comments on John's Gospel in the BibleBarryEJones
This Gospel has wonderful poetic and "picturess" language about Jesus. It is written by an unknown person who was an inspired evangelist about 95 AD, some 60 years after the death of Jesus, and yet became a mainstay of traditional christian theology. Would Jesus have approved of the sayings attributed to him and of the theology written about him? It is suggested that the christian church now has a real problem with this theology such that evangelism has become impossible in 21st century Britain for the mainstream churches.
Challenges and Controversies in Christian HistoryMark Pavlin
This slide deck study on selected topics in Christian history is one of a series to help leaders of a Bible study or Sunday School class who are too busy to research and prepare as well as they would like for the task. The entire series is engaging, colorful and challenging and is ready to go even at the last moment. More are in the works. Search using keyword "lessonstogo",
Creation, justice, compassion and love paper: a 21st Century Methodist Quadri...BarryEJones
It is argued that the existing Methodist Quadrilateral based on inputting authorities is no longer fit-for-purpose, while one based on living outcomes is far more simple, direct and clear to a non-church secular community. This way to present christianity starts from outcomes and
puts traditional theology, dogma and creeds "in the basement".
building" and explains the biblical testaiments message, the Jesus message and the Jesus spirit in four up-front .
Bible Alive Jesus Christ 002: "Criteria & Historical Foundations“”BibleAlive
What is the nature of the 27 New Testament Documents? Learn our three goals for this course: We will try and 1) determine the meaning of the earthly life of Jesus illuminated by our Christian faith in his resurrection; 2) show Jesus’ central place in God’s plan of salvation and his role in revealing and carrying out that plan; and 3) show that the inspired portrait of the New Testament is not fictitious, but sheds light on the mystery of the real Jesus of Nazareth.
Bible Alive Jesus Christ 004: "Historical Facts & Resurrection Faith"BibleAlive
Learn seven key points about the death and resurrection of Jesus. Know the theories that deny the resurrection. Find out about other interpretations of the Resurrection—was it a historical fact like any other? Where does the resurrection “fit” and what does it mean? What does it mean to encounter the Risen Christ? What two extremes are we to avoid? Learn about the credibility of the Resurrection and the three ways it changed the nature of the universe.
How Bible Scholars and Historians analyze the Gospels using critical methods to separate the fact from fiction with regards to the historical Jesus. The information in this slideshow is based on 200 years of scholarly research.
Brief History of Christianity: Division of the ChurchHansol Lee
My perspective on the brief history of the Christian Church and its division on the "why" and "how".
Note: when reading, it is recommended you do not use fullscreen as that will hide the notes I have written for it
By Hansol Lee
Some folks say, “Of course, religion’s good for society – it fosters a strong sense of community, feeds the hungry, houses the homeless and promotes the moral education of our children.” Others say, “Are you kidding? Religion deceives people about the true nature of reality, inspires sectarian violence, teaches dangerous and misleading sex education, and causes endless cultural disputes over abortion, gay marriage and stem cell research - of course, it's bad for society.” Drawing on recent social science research by Gregory Paul, and the “Plan B” Initiative by Lester Brown, this talk suggests a fresh approach to answering this question.
Reviews aspects of growth of the Christian Faith in the first three centuries, with special attention to the apologists, martyrs and the actions of "ordinary Christians"
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