Ep. 112 – Were There Many Christianities? – Part 3

The Bible Canon As A Weapon?

Finishing up the chapter on responding to Walter Bauer via Bart Ehrman. We look at the final two claims that later church councils formed Christian orthodoxy and that the Bible Canon of the New Testament was a weapon used to keep out competing Christian communities. We then finish up with a sermon – by Bart Ehrman.

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

The episode link is cavetothecross.com/ep112