Many ideas that we now think of as 'Christian' cannot be found in the bible. I have contrasted some of these ideas with others that are.
During my studies, I have noticed that the New Testament contains many historical and chronological references. In addition, historical information is also available about the first Christians from sources outside the New Testament. Some historical information is included below concerning the events of the New Testament era.
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The development if the Trinity idea is traced through early Christian literature and contrasted to the christology and theology found in scripture.
NB: A translation of Tertullian's original Latin essay on the trinity is available on the web. |
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Various ideas developed by Calvin in the mid 16th Century that are widely thought of as Christian today, contrasted here with bible teaching. |
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Jesus' original teaching about forgiveness and how this differs significantly from the approach of the churches today. |
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Jesus' original teaching about non authoritarian leadership contrasted with church practice today. |
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Lifts the lid on humanistic attitudes in the churches and contrasts humanism with Christ's teaching. |
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A discourse against the cell church movement. |
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How the churches have missed the basic point about spiritual life because their traditional interpretation of Genesis 1 - 3 contradicts the text. |
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This page includes some background information about the calendar in use at the time of Jesus and the origins of the calendar used in the New Testament period. |
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How the ancient church tampered with the chronology of Easter week. |
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A chronicle of the Syriac speaking churches in the middle east. |
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