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Key Developments in the Early Church: Baptism, Marriage, and the Heresy of Montanism

Explore the significant developments within the Church from 110-200, including the significance of baptismal confession, expectations of Christians, the institution of marriage, and the rise of the heresy of Montanism. Learn about influential figures like Montanus, Tertullian, Justin Martyr, and Irenaeus.

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Key Developments in the Early Church: Baptism, Marriage, and the Heresy of Montanism

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  1. Developments Within the Church 110-200: Baptismal confession Preparation and baptism Expectations of Christians Marriage

  2. The Heresy of Montanism ~150: Montanus of Phrygia - belief in imminent millenium - extreme asceticism & speaking in tongues - considered themselves spiritual & others carnal - opposed to art of any kind, sought martyrdom - Montanus is incarnation of the Holy Spirit - Tertullian late in life. Montanus’ suicide - Condemned by Council of Nicea (325)

  3. 103-220: The Apologists Justin Martyr (103-165): - Palestinian from Nablus, of pagan parents - emphasized the doctrine of the Logos - earliest antagonist of the heretics - disciple Tatian composed first harmony of the gospels - wrote defenses to Roman senate & Emperor Antoninus - the Eucharist is the real presence of Christ - wrote On the Resurrection as proof of its occurrence Irenaeus of Lyons (d~202): - disciple of Polycarp, migrated to Gaul by 177 - preached & debated against gnosticism & Marcionism - made full use of Apostolic writings as Scripture - preserver of early Church Tradition - defender of Apostolic succession

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