A. Heresies of the Ante-Nicene Period - 1. Legalistic heresies --- a. Judaism --- b. Ebonism - 2. Philosophical heresies --- a. Gnostism --- b. Manicheanism --- c. Neoplatonism - 3. Theological Errors --- a. Montanism --- b. Monarchism - 4. Ecclesiastical Schisms --- a. "Easter" controversy --- b. Donatism B. Heresy Factors to Keep in Mind - 1. Scripture must be copied by hand & circulated - 2. shelf-life of Scripture limited because of frailty of materials used, viz., hides, papyrus, parchments, etc. - 3. Scripture destroyed by Roman empire (under Domitian especially), as well as letters of antiquity of early church fathers - 4. schisms, factions, & heresies grew where leadership was weak
II. CHALLENGED BY HISTORY'S DARK LESSONS
A. Heresy is a Work of Flesh, Not Spirit - 1. distinct yet accompanies other fleshly work, Gal 5:19-21 - 2. divides where unity is desired, 1 Cor 11:17-20 B. Heresy Will Occur - 1. 1 Cor 11:19a - 2. expect heresies to arise, Acts 17:11 - 3. eradication of heresies only at the Lord's return C. Heresy Will Ultimately Glorify God - 1. 1 Cor 11:19b - 2. proof of man's depravity - 3. provides manifestation of approved ministers; they... --- a. exalt the Christ of Scripture, John 3:30; 5:39 --- b. embrace the authority of Scripture, Eph 2:20; 2 Tim 3:16 --- c. establish themselves in the Scriptures, 2 Tim 2:15 --- d. encourage the church from the Scriptures, John 17:17; 2 Tim 3:17 --- e. entrust faithful men with the Scriptures, 2 Tim 2:2
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Jon Cardwell was saved by God’s grace on June 3, 1985 while serving in the military as a deep sea diver in the U.S. Navy. The call to ministry came 8 years later when he was invited to serve the Lord in the Philippine mission field. Jon’s entry into pastoral ministry came...
