The New Testament warns against false leaders and teachings. Yet, apostate leaders arose teaching numerous heresies. What were some of the beliefs that original Christians held that heretics changed? Were there doctrines associated with Simon Magus that many who profess Christianity now accept? What happened because of Emperor Hadrian and Marcus of Jerusalem? Was Ignatius involved with the so-called "Parting of the Ways'? Are there misconceptions about the 'Jewishness' of early Christianity? Did the early Church of God in Jerusalem preserve the truth faith before the Bar Kochba revolt? Did Nazarene Christians flee and separate from apostates who ate unclean meats and did not keep the seventh day Sabbath? Were Cerinthus and Constantine involved in the acceptance of December 25th as Christmas? Were Valentinus and Montanus involved in introducing trinitarianism? Did Polycarp and other Church of God leaders denounce the early trinitarians and anti-kingdom apostates? Were fear of losing their homes and livelihoods, fear of the Romans, political expediency, and licentious views reasons for early schisms? Dr. Thiel addresses these and other issues.
A free online book of related interest is available here: Beliefs of the Original Catholic Church
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