How to Read the Church Fathers
You’re interested in reading the church fathers, but unsure where to start? How do you read the fathers so that you get the most out
August 27, 2021
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Category: Church History
Papal Primacy in Early Church – Part 3
Do the writings of Cyprian of Carthage, Firmillian of Caesarea, and Julius I of Rome demonstrate papal primacy in the early church, as asserted by
May 25, 2021
Johann Arndt
What was Johann Arndt and should we read his devotional book “True Christianity?” Get Gerhard’s School of Godliness here: https://tinyurl.com/4u69ty9c Get Hunnius’ Principles of the
February 26, 2021
Seven Ecumenical Councils
What are the seven ecumenical councils? Do Lutherans accept the doctrinal decrees of all seven? If not, which ones and why? If you enjoy ATP
June 30, 2020
Faith Alone in the Early Church
Did the early church fathers teach justification by faith alone, or did they fall away from St. Paul’s teaching? Pastor examines several 2nd century fathers
April 3, 2020
Asceticism and Celibacy
Are asceticism and celibacy sinful? Do they help or hinder the Christian life? How can Christians faithfully use these practices? Don’t forget to subscribe to
July 1, 2019
Are There Different Gods in the Old and New Testaments?
Some claim that the God of the New Testament can’t be the same God as the one portrayed in the Old Testament. Why do some
January 8, 2019
Eternal Subordination of the Son
Are Lutherans “Classical Theists?” Is God immutable, impassible, and simple? And if so, what do these terms mean? Also, does God the Son eternally submit
December 25, 2018
What is Pietism?
Pietism was a reaction to the Lutheran Age of Orthodoxy. While it’s often difficult to define, its characteristics are easy to spot even in the
December 9, 2018
Were the Church Fathers Pacifists?
It is commonly believed that the church fathers, and early Christianity, was strictly pacifist and did not believe that Christians could serve in the military.
November 20, 2018