Persecution of the Early Church

Reformed Theological Seminary

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Persecution of the Early Church

Lesson 3 Lecture 1

August 1, 2010 • Dr. S. Donald Fortson

Be able to discuss the death of the 12 Apostles

Be able to discuss the ten waves of persecution encountered by the early church

Be able to discuss the subject of apostasy and how the early church responded to individuals leaving the church

Why Study Church History?

April 29, 2010 • Dr. S. Donald Fortson

The student will be able to explain the importance and necessity of studying church history The student will be able to identify three Christian convictions regarding history The student will be able to explain various approaches to studying history

Christian Historiography

April 29, 2010 • Dr. S. Donald Fortson

Context of the Early Church

April 29, 2020 • Dr. S. Donald Fortson

Be able to discuss the context and sources for understanding the early church The student will be able to compare the practices of the early church with those of the modern church Be able to discuss the meaning and practice of baptism and the Lord's Supper in the early church