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| Biblical view of religion: |
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| A person’s recognition of his relationship to God and the expression of that faith, worship, and conduct. Biblical religion is primarily a matter of the heart and life, which affects your philosophy of life (world view) rather than a ritual. |
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| Relationship with Christ. |
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Always be prepared to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this gentleness and respect, keeping clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against you good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.
I Peter 3:15-16 |
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| Why study church HISTORY? |
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1. To see God’s design, His wisdom and revelation.
2. To give us a unity & brotherhood with past Christians. |
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| Reasons for Christian persecution: |
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1. Christians refused to worship the emporer.
2. Christians were charged for being haters of the human race, for refusing to participate in the immoral Roman festivals. |
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| Effect of Constantine’s conversion: |
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1. Made Sunday a legal day of rest
2. Gave public money to churches. |
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| Effect of Constantine’s favor: |
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1. A blessing that the persecution stopped.
2. Pagans joined the church for impure and unworthy motives. |
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| Leading Philosophies of Greco-Roman culture: |
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1. Stoicism – no emotions
2. Epicurianism – man made; life is meant for having pleasure
3. Platonism (Gnosticism) – contempt for the physical world |
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| Leading Religions of Greco-Roman culture: |
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1. Polytheism
2. Emperor worship
3. Astrology |
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