Ep. 111 – Truth In A Culture Of Doubt – Were There Many Christianities – Part 2

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Continuing our look at the Walter Bauer hypothesis, we look at 3 more claims about early Christian orthodoxy. Were the leaders too biased to be good witnesses and chose what teachings made it in? Then the claim that central church leaders won by force of will what beliefs came out on top. Finally, moving into the 2nd/3rd century shows challenges & invasions of the church, but do we see those in the church just making up teachings? The claims are many but the proof is lacking.

Timeline Breakdown:

00:00 – Introduction
01:27 – Claim #4 – Orthodox Winners Are Too Biased & Chose What Got In
03:45 – Unbiased Observers Aren’t Possible
09:23 – Claim #5 – Today’s Established Orthodox Teachings Came Later By The Victors
11:24 – Jesus Commanded His Followers To Teach Others
12:35 – The Early Church Devoted Themselves To The Apostles Teaching
13:11 – Apostles Were Concerned With Correct Teaching In The Church
15:35 – Not Even The Apostles Were Authorized To Change Christ’s Message
20:44 – The Old Testament Also Authoritative By The Early Church
21:41 – The Early Use Of Songs & Sacraments To Affirm Core Doctrines
23:23 – Claim #6 – 2nd & 3rd Century Church Leaders Made Up Orthodox Teachings.
24:14 – The Follow Of Rule Of Faith Shows How Cemented Orthodoxy Was.
29:11 – Conclusion

Video Link

16:48 – Justified By Faith Or Works

The episode link is cavetothecross.com/ep111

Books mentioned in this episode:

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Truth In A Culture Of Doubt” by Andreas Köstenberger, Darrell Bock, and Josh Chatraw.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament by G. K. Beale

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Amazon Link – https://amzn.to/3jEEAHm)

Handbook on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament: Exegesis and Interpretation by G. K. Beale

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Amazon Link – https://amzn.to/3odgzYw)

The Heresy of Orthodoxy: How Contemporary Culture’s Fascination with Diversity Has Reshaped Our Understanding of Early Christianity by Andreas Köstenberger & Michael J. Kruger

 

 

 

 

 

Christianity At The Crossroads

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Christianity at the Crossroads: How the Second Century Shaped the Future of the Church by Michael J. Kruger

 

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