Pre-Nicene Teaching on Practicing Love Grid – April 2024
INDIVIDUAL PRACTICE |
LOVING OTHERS |
Legend for Cells |
I1. Do not worship other gods Dt 4:24; 27:15; Ps 97:7 |
L1. Love all /neighbor as yourself Lv19:18;Mk12:31;Lk10:27 |
W = Wrote explicitly on this teaching |
I2. Stars have no influence on people Isa 47:13 |
L2. Forgive & love others/enemies. Mt |
I = Implied as true or opposite is false |
I3. Have patience or self-control Jms 5:8; Tt 1:8; 2:5 |
L3. Do not get revenge Rom 12:19; 1 Pet 3:19; Lev 19:18 |
m = Mixed: some agree others did not |
I4. Don’t let the sun go down on your anger.Eph4:26 |
L4. Do not be a gossip or chatterer 1 Tim 5:13 |
P = Partial (ex: I4 be meek in response to wrath, but no mention of sun) |
I5. Have pure speech Pr4:24;15:2; Eph 4:29; Jms 3:2-12 |
L5. Do to others as you would them do to you Lk 6:31 |
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I6. Forsake lies Eph 4:25; Prov 12:19-20 |
L6. Do not murder Mt 5:21; Mk 10:19; Ex 20:13; Dt 5:17 |
- = no reference found |
I7. Do not get drunk Eph 5:18; Tt 1:7; 2:3 |
L7. Abortion is evil/murder Ex 21:22-23 |
m = mixed. partly yes, partly no |
I8. Eating meat is fine Jn 21:10-13; Acts 10:12-13 |
L8. Care for the sick Mt 25:36,39,43,44 |
X = Disagree |
I9. Do not be a slave of your belly Php 3:19; Pr 28:7 |
L9. Practice hospitality Rom 12:13; 1 Tim 5:10;Tt1:8;1Pet 4:9 |
blank = not researched yet |
I10. Vanity / avoid vain things Eph 4:17; 2 Pet 2:18 |
L10. Love covers a multitude of sins 1 Pet 4:8 |
Totals include W’s & I’s but not P’s |
Rows: blue=Bible manuscript, white=Christian writer, khaki=spurious, green=heresy, orange=schism, pink=strange writer, yellow=foreign missions, red=Christians persecuted, brown=Christians persecuting
Christian writer, heretic, or Bible manuscript |
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Nero and Domitian persecute Christians |
50 & 95/96 |
est. 500K Christians. Labeled atheists; killed for refusing to worship emperor/idols |
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Clement of Rome (wrote 1 Clement) |
16.25 |
96/98 |
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An estimated 500,000 or 800,000 Christians |
<100 A.D. |
per Ante-Nicene Fathers vol.4 p.126 or World Christian Trends AD 30-2200 AD p.18 |
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Papias of Hierapolis, disciple of John |
2 |
95-110 |
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“Presbyters” (Papias?) |
0.5 |
95-117 |
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Ignatius disciple of John (shortest version) |
13 |
c.100-117 |
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Trajan persecutes Christians |
107-117 |
Answered Pliny the Younger’s letter. Christians not hunted, but killed if found. |
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Didache (=Teaching of the Twelve Apostles) |
4.75 |
c.60-120 |
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Apology of Aristides (Greek version) |
4 |
125or138-161 |
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Quadratus of Athens fragment (apologist) |
.125 |
126 |
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Epistle of Barnabas |
12.5 |
c.70-130 |
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Hadrian persecutes Christians and Jews |
118 & 134 |
Hadrian loved Greek culture, and he persecuted both Jewish & Christian people. |
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Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs |
29 |
70-135 |
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Bar Cochba persecutes Christians |
135 |
Christians persecuted in Israel because they would not join Bar Cochba’s revolt. |
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p52 Jn 18:31-33,37f-38 (5 verses) |
-138 |
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2 Clement (anonymous writer) |
5.75 |
120-140 |
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p87 Phm 13-15,24-25 (5 verses) |
100-150 |
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p46 Chester Beatty II - (70%) Paul, Heb (1,680 verses) |
100-150 |
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Akhmin Apocalypse of Peter (Greek) |
2 |
135,100-150 |
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p104 Mt 21:34-37,43-45(?) |
150 |
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p98 Revelation 1:13-2:1 (9 verses) |
150? |
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First churches in Morocco, Portugal, & south Germany |
c.150 |
according to World Christian Trends AD 30-AD 2200 p.113 |
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Polycarp, disciple of John, to the Philippians |
3.5 |
100-155 |
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Epistle to Diognetus (=Mathetes to Diognetus) |
5.25 |
c.130-200 |
W |
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Apostolic fathers totals: all symbols except P’s |
67.7 |
-155 |
4 |
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3 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
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0 |
7 |
3 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
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3 |
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3 |
2 |
The Epistle of the Apostles. Against Cerinthus, Simon, and Gnostics. Canonical in the Ethiopic Orthodox Tawahedo Church |
9.8 |
2nd century |
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Leucius Charinus Acts of John (bedbugs) |
24.7 |
2nd century |
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Gospel of Mary (ms. p463 is 200-250 A.D.) |
1 |
2nd century |
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Shepherd of Hermas |
46.5 |
c.115-155 |
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Justin Martyr, philosopher and apologist |
137 |
c.138-165 |
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Evarestus’ Martyrdom of Polycarp |
5 |
c.169 |
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Marcion of Pontus, pupil of Cerdo/Cerdon. Apelles & Prepon from Marcion. |
before 170- |
Gnostics believed Creator was evil or foolish, rejected O.T., mixed in paganism. |
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Menander then Satorninos/Saturnilus (ascetic Gnostics) |
c.150-4th cen. |
Cerdo & Menander from Simon in Acts. Encratite gnostics came from Saturnilus. |
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Dionysius of Corinth (wrote against Marcion) |
.333 |
170 |
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Tatian's Diatessaron |
86 |
c.172 |
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Tatian. Encratite Gnostic later |
18 |
c.172 |
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First Christians in Austria |
174 |
according to World Christian Trends AD 30-AD 2200 p.113 |
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Basilides & his pupil Isidorus, changed from Menander 's teaching |
2.5 |
132-135-4th |
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Sethians/Borborites (libertine Gnostics) |
20 |
?-4th century |
X |
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Hermetic Gnostics (no mention of Christ) |
6 |
?-4th century |
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Valentinians including Heracleon, Colorbasus, Marcus, & Ptolemy |
23+12 |
c.150-4th cen. |
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Other gnostics: Cainites, Carpocrates, Docetics, Peretae, Cerinthus, Dositheus, Monoimus, Hermogenes, Marcillinians, Melchisedecians, Nicolaus, Ophites, Secundus/Epiphanes |
37 |
c.150-4th century |
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p66 Bodmer II Papyri - 92% of John (817 verses) |
c.125-175 |
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p4, p64, p67 Lk 1:58-59,etc. Mt 26:7-8,etc. (95 verses) |
c.150-175 |
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p90 Jn 18:36-19:7 (11 verses) |
c.175 |
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Christians of Vienna and Lugdunum (Lyons) |
6.5 |
177 |
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Athenagoras (apologist) |
33.5 |
177 |
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Persecution of Marcus Aurelius |
162/166-180 |
Aurelius was a Stoic philosopher. Persecution mainly in Gaul, ended when he died |
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Melito/Meleto of Sardis (Quartodecimian) |
11 |
170-177 |
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Claudius Apollinaris of Hierapolis |
0.5 |
160-177/180 |
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Hegesippus (chronicler, against Gnostics) |
2.5 |
170-180 |
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Rhodon (against Marcion and Apelles) |
0.5 |
180 |
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Theophilus of Caesarea |
.125 |
180 |
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Theophilus of Antioch (to Autolycus) |
32 |
168-181/188 |
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Ebionite Clementine Homilies (Law, Father, Son) |
123.5 |
-188- |
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Ebionite Letter of Peter to James |
2 |
-188- |
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Ebionite Letter of Clement to James |
4.5 |
-188- |
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Christians warning about Ebionites |
1 |
182-325 |
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Irenaeus Proof of Apostolic Preaching |
22.75 |
c.160-202 |
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Irenaeus of Lyons, disciple of Polycarp |
262 |
182-188 |
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Pantaenus of Alexandria visited India |
189 |
Visited the Malankara church in India. They used the Gospel of Mt. in Hebrew. |
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Gospel of Peter (Serapion finally against this) |
2 |
180-190 |
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Maximus of Jerusalem -wrote on origin of evil |
5 |
185-196 |
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Polycrates of Ephesus (Quartodecimian) |
0.5 |
196 |
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Christians in Bactria, Hindu Kush, and Kurdistan |
196 |
according to World Christian Trends AD 30-AD 2200 p.113 |
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p32 (=P. Rylands 5) Titus 1:1-15; 2:3-8 (21 verses) |
150-200 |
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p103/p77 Mt 13:55-57; 14:3-5; 23:30-39 (10 verses) |
200 |
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Gaius of Rome started the Alogi heresy |
0 |
c.200 |
Claimed the Gospel of John and Revelation were by Cerinthus, not John |
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p23 James 1:10-12, 15-18 (7 verses) |
ca.200 |
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An estimated 2 million Christians |
by 200 A.D. |
According to the Ante-Nicene Fathers vol.4 p.126 |
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Passion of the Scillitan Martyrs -died 180 A.D. |
0.75 |
180-202 |
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Caius and the Muratorian Canon |
3 |
190-217 |
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Sabellian heresy (Praxeas, Noetus) |
c.200-257- |
Patripassians believed Father, Son, & Spirit were one person. |
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Zephyrinus & Callistus of Rome (adoptionists) |
199-222 |
God came upon the human man Jesus. Callistus excommunicated Sabellius. |
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Persecution of Septimus Severus |
202 |
est. 2M Christians. A Christian helped him when ill, but didn’t repeal existing laws. |
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Passion of Perpetua and Felicitas |
7 |
c.201/205 |
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Acts of Paul and Thecla (Tertullian said faked by a presbyter) |
6 |
before 207 |
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Romans kill first known martyrs in Britain |
209 |
Alban, Julius, and Aaron were formerly thought killed in 304/5 A.D. |
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Epitaph of Abercius of Hieropolis in Phrygia Salutaris |
0.125 |
190-210 |
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Serapion of Antioch (against Marcion) |
.333 |
191/200-210 |
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Minucius Felix (The Octavius) |
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210 |
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Apollonius of Ephesus (against Montanists) |
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c.210 |
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Judah the Prince compiled the Jewish Mishnah |
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189-217 |
Oral traditions of the Pharisees were written down & became part of the Talmud |
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Clement of Alexandria Stromata |
245.75 |
193-202 |
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Clement of Alexandria Exhort. to the Heathen |
34.75 |
c.195 |
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Clement of Alexandria (remainder) |
109 |
193-217/220 |
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Tertullian (joined the Montanist Church) |
736 |
198-220 |
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Tertullian’s 5 Books Against Marcion |
194 |
207/8 |
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Tertullian: On Monogamy, On Modesty |
41.25 |
213 |
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p75 Lk 3:18-22; etc. Jn 1:1-11:45,etc. (1,166 verses) |
175-225 |
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0189 Acts 5:3-21 (earliest N.T. parchment) (19 verses) |
175-225 |
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p45 Chester Beatty I, Four gospels + Acts (833 verses) |
200-225 |
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Green Collection #425 Rom 9:18-21 some Rom 10 |
early 3rd cent. |
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p29 Acts 26:7-8,20 (3 verses) |
200-225 |
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p29 Acts 26:7-8,20 (3 verses), p30 1 Th 4:12-13,16-17, 5:3,8-10,12-18,25-28; 2 Th 1:1-2; 2:1,9-11 (25 verses) |
early 3rd cent. |
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Ebionite Recognitions of Clement (=Sinai Epitome) |
134 |
211-231 |
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Bardaisan/Bardesan of Syria (heretical). Against Marcion & Valentinus. |
11.5 |
-224/232 |
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Asterius Urbanus (against Montanists) |
2.75 |
c.232 |
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Elchasaite Ebionites (said Jesus God’s Son) |
2.25 |
before 235 |
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Theodotus of Byzantium (Jesus born only a man) |
0.5 |
before 235 |
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Justin's Book of Baruch -Moses,Heracles,Christ |
2.5 |
188-235 |
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Naaseni Gnostics & The Gospel of Thomas |
3+6 |
188-235 |
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Hippolytus, pupil of Irenaeus (undisputed) |
218 |
222-235/6 |
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Maximin Thrax persecutes Christians |
235-238 |
First empire-wide persecution, but only of clergy. It stopped when he was killed. |
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Narrative of Zosimus |
4.5 |
before 240 |
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Theodotus the probable Montanist |
7.75 |
ca.240 |
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Instructions of Commodianus |
16 |
c.240 |
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Julius Africanus (undisputed writings) |
9 |
232-245 |
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pseudo-Clement Two Epistles on Virginity |
5.75+5 |
before 246 |
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Ebionite Protoevangelium of James |
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145-248 |
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Heraclas of Alexandria 1st to be called a pope |
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232-249 |
No Roman bishop called a pope until the Council of Arles I in 314 A.D., Next was 347 A.D.. Siricius c.384-399 was the first Roman bishop to call himself a pope. |
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p137 Mk 1:7-9,16-18 |
150-250 |
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"Revised Valentinian" Tripartite Tractate |
11 |
200-250 |
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p13 Heb 2:14-5:5;10:8-22;10:29-11:13;etc. (114 verses) |
225-250 |
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p5 Jn 1:23-31,33-40; 16:14-20;20:11-17,19-20,22-25 |
early 3rd |
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Martyrdom of the Holy Martyrs |
1.5 |
before 250 |
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p1 Mt 1:1-9,12,14-20 (17 verses) |
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p22 Jn 15:25-16:2; 16:21-32 (17 verses) |
c.250 |
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p91 Acts 2:30-37; 2:46-47; 3:1-2 |
250 |
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p118 Rom 15:26-27,32-33; 16:1,4-7,11-12 |
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p119 Jn 1:21-28,33-38,42-44 |
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p121 Jn 19:17-19,25-26 |
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p129 1 Cor 7:36-39;8:10;9:3,14-17;9:27-10:6 |
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p131 Rom 9:18-21; 9:22-10:3 |
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Nag Hamadi Apocalypse of Peter |
2.5 |
3rd century |
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Hermias Satire on Greek Philosophers |
4.2 |
3rd century? |
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Acts of Xanthippe, Polyxena, and Rebecca |
12.5 |
mid-3rd cent? |
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Alexander of Cappadocia (Clem. A’.s pupil) |
0.75 |
233-251 |
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Bishop Stephen I of Rome Letter to Antioch |
251 |
Asked why Novatian did not know there should be only one bishop in Rome |
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Origen (heterodox teacher) |
825.15 |
225-253/254 |
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Origen’s Prayer, Exhortation to Martyrdom |
180 |
233-235 |
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Severe persecution by Decius and Gallus |
250-251 - 253 |
1st Christian schism. Could fallen Christians return, or doomed forever –Novatian |
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First Christian monks and hermits |
250-251 |
Peter the Hermit and others. Antony of Egypt (270-356 A.D.) was a bit later. |
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Novatian (his schism lasted over 200 years) |
38.5 |
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Treatise Against Novatian |
6.5 |
254-256 |
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Treatise on Rebaptism |
11 |
c.250-258 |
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Cyprian of Carthage (against Novatian) |
250.5 |
c.246-258 |
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Roman church leaders (letters 2,29,30) |
1+4.75 |
c.250-251 |
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Lucian et al. (letters 16, 21) |
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c.250-251 |
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Caldonius to Cyprian (letter 18) |
0.4 |
c.250-251 |
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Celerinus to Lucian (letter 20) |
1.25 |
c.250-251 |
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Moyses, et al. to Cyprian (letter 25) |
2.5 |
250 |
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Cornelius to Cyprian (letters 45,47) |
1.25 |
c.246-256 |
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Maximus, et al. to Cyprian (letter 49) |
0.25 |
c.246-256 |
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Firmilian of Caesarea to Cyprian (letter 74) |
7.25 |
256 |
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Nemesianus, et al. to Cyprian (letter 77) |
0.75 |
254-257 |
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Lucius and the brethren to Cyprian (letter 78) |
0.5 |
254-257 |
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Felix & the rest of the martyrs to Cyprian (79) |
0.25 |
254-257 |
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Seventh Council of Carthage (85 bishops) |
7.25 |
258 |
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Pontius’ The Life and Passion of Cyprian |
7.5 |
258 |
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On the Public shows (pseudo-Cyprian) |
8.67 |
after 258 |
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On the Glory of Martyrdom (pseudo-Cyprian) |
8.5 |
after 258 |
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Of the Discipline and Advantage of Chastity (pseudo-Cyprian) |
4.33 |
after 258 |
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Exhortation to Repentance (pseudo-Cyprian) |
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after 258 |
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Valerian persecutes Christians |
257-260 |
2nd most severe persecution. Tolerant at first, but then Macrianus influenced him. |
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Theognostus of Alexandria (Origenist) |
0.5 |
260 |
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Gregory Thaumaturgus (undisputed works) |
28.5 |
240-265 |
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Dionysius of Alexandria (Origenist) |
39.5 |
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Letter of Hymenaeus (Letter of the Six Bishops) |
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Dionysius of Rome (Against the Sabellians) |
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Malchion (Against Paul of Samosata) |
2.5 |
270 |
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Aurelian Persecution in the Roman Empire |
270 |
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Paul of Samosata, deposed bishop of Antioch |
260-272 |
Adoptionist Monarchian, said the Logos entered into Jesus at baptism. |
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p37 Mt 26:19-52 (34 verses) |
225-275,c.260 |
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p49/p65 Eph 4:16-29; 4:31-5:13 (29/19 verses) |
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p53 Mt 26:29-30; Acts 9:33-10:1 (23 verses) |
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Pierius of Alexandria (fragment) |
0.5 |
275 |
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Mani & Manichaean writings (Augustine left this) Manes/Mani's father was an Elchasaite. |
5+17+ |
c.278-c.500 |
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Anatolius of Alexandria (mathematician) |
7.5 |
270-280 |
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Persian Varahran II persecutes Christians |
286 |
Persecuted Jews, Christians, Hindus, Buddhists, Manichaeans, and others |
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Ascension of Isaiah by Jewish/Christian scribes |
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150-3rd cent. |
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p80 Jn 3:34 (1 verse) |
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p95 Jn 5:26-29,36-38 (7 verses) |
3rd century |
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p106 Jn 1:29-35,40-46 (14 verses) |
3rd century |
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p107 Jn 17:1-2,11 (3 verses) |
3rd century |
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p108 Jn 17:23-24; 18:1-5 (7 verses) |
3rd century |
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p109 Jn 21:18-20,23-25 (6 verses) |
3rd century |
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p111 Lk 17:11-13,22-23 (5 verses) |
3rd century |
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p113 Rom 2:12-13,19 (3 verses) |
3rd century |
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p114 Heb 1:7-12 (6 verses) |
3rd century |
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p9 1 Jn 4:11-12,14-17, p35, p69 (6,8,9 verses) |
3rd century |
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p101 Mt 3:10b-12a; 3:16b-4:3 (6.5 verses) |
3rd century |
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p20 Jms 2:19-3:9 (17 verses) |
3rd century |
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p27/p40 Rom 1:24- (30/29 verses) |
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p133 1 Tim 3:13-4:8 (12 verses) |
3rd century |
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p138 Lk 18:13-17,25-30 (11 verses) |
3rd century |
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Chester Beatty IX-X (Septuagint Ezekiel, Dan, Esther) Ezek 36:1-23b; 38-39; 37; 40-48; Susanna, etc. |
3rd century |
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p47 (= Chester Beatty III) 31% of Revelation. Rev 9:10-11:3; 11:5-16:15; 16:17-17:2 (similar to Sinaiticus) |
c.250-300 |
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p115 Rev 2:1-3,13-15,27-29; 3:10-12; 5:8-9; 6:5-6; 8:3-8,11-13; 9:1-5,7-16,18-21; 10:1-4,8-11; 11:1-5,8-15,18-19; 12:1-5,8-10,12-17; 13:1-3,6-16,18; 14:1-3,5-7,10-11, 14-15,18-20; 15:1,4-7 (119 verses) (similar to A & C) |
c.250-300 |
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p28 Jn6:8-12,17-22 (11 verses), p110 Mt10:13-15,25-27 |
late 3rd cent. |
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p70 Mt 2:13-16;2:22-3:1;11:26-27;12:4-5;24:3-6,12-15 |
late 3rd cent. |
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p15/p16 1 Cor 7:18-8:4; Php 3:10-17; 4:2-8 (42 verses) |
late 3rd cent. |
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p17 Hebrews 9:12-19 (8 verses) |
late 3rd cent. |
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Theonas of Alexandria ( Letter to Lucianus) |
3 |
282-300 |
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p12 Heb 1:1 (1 verse) |
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King Tiridates III of Armenia |
>287-300 |
At first persecuted Christians, then became one through Gregory the Illuminator |
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by 300 A.D. |
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p18 Rev 1:4-7 (4 verses) |
300 |
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p78 Jude 4-5,7-8 (4 verses) |
300 |
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p100 Jms 3:13-4:4; 4:9-5:1 (20 verses) |
300 |
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p125 1 Pet 1:23-2:5; 2:7-12 |
300 |
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p130 Heb 9:9-12,19-23 |
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p38+0162+0220+0232 (13+12+6+9 verses) |
ca.300 |
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p102 Mt 4:11-12,22-23 |
ca.300 |
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p39 John 8:14-22 (8 verses) |
3rd,3/4th cent. |
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p132 Eph 3:21-4:2; 4:14-16 |
3rd/4th cent. |
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p134 Jn 1:45-2:1 |
3rd/4th cent. |
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0312 Lk 5:23-24,30-31; 7:9,17-18 |
3rd/4th cent. |
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British Museum MS Oriental 7594 Sahidic Coptic Deuteronomy, Jonah, Acts |
3rd/4th cent. |
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0171 Mt 10:17-23,25-32; Lk 22:44-50,52-56,61,63-64 |
ca.300 |
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p72 (=Bodmer 7,8) All of 1,2 Peter, Jude (191 verses) |
ca.300 |
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p92 Eph 1:10f,11-13,19-21; 2Th 1:4-5,11-12 (10 verses) |
ca.300 |
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p24 Rev 5:5-8; 6:5-8 (8 verses) |
early 4th cent. |
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David/Dudi of Basra (=David of Charax) |
ca.300 |
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Hierax/Hieracas, Egyptian monk |
ca.300 |
said only celibate could enter the kingdom of God. His commentaries are lost. |
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Adamantius Dialog on the True Faith in God |
42 |
c.300 |
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Marcionite Megethius disputing Adamantius |
c.2 |
c.300 |
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Marcionite Marcus disputing Adamantius |
c.2 |
c.300 |
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Bardasene Marinus disputing Adamantius |
c.2 |
c.300 |
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Valentinian Doserius disputing Adamantius |
c.2 |
c.300 |
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Valentinian Letter of Peter to Philip |
1.75 |
c.300 |
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Alexander of Lycopolis Of the Manichaeans |
12 |
301 |
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Arnobius Against the Heathen (undisputed) |
126.5 |
297-303 |
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Victorinus of Petau, Austria -OT commentator |
18.5 |
martyred 304 |
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Most severe persecution by Diocletian |
284, 303-305 |
est. 5M Christians, some killed for not sacrificing. destroyed churches/scriptures |
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Council of Elvira (21 undisputed canons) |
1 |
306/307 |
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Phileas of Thmuis/Tmai, Egyptian Delta |
2.5 |
beheaded 307 |
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Pamphilus disciple of Pierius (Origenist) |
2.75 |
martyred 309 |
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Peter of Alexandria (undisputed) |
8.5 |
306,285-311 |
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Creed of Lucian of Antioch |
0.3 |
c.300-311 |
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Hesychius [Egypt],Pachomius,Phileas,Theodorus |
1 |
martyred 311 |
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Donatus Magnus (Donatists) in North Africa |
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311-411-533 |
Refused to accept those who had ever surrendered their scriptures to authorities |
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Methodius (corrected Origen’s followers) |
79.5 |
270-311/312 |
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Council of Ancyra (Marcellus & 11 other bishops) |
3.333 |
314 |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
I |
- |
- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
W |
W |
- |
- |
- |
Council of Arles I, France. All celebrate Easter on the same day. Ex-communicated Donatists. First mention of a pope in Rome. |
.333 |
Aug. 314 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Council of Neocaesarea (Basil and others) |
1.333 |
c.315 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Theophilus’ Martyrdom of Habib the Deacon |
5.5 |
events c.315 |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Athanasius Against the Heathen & Incarnation |
56 |
318 |
W |
P |
- |
- |
- |
- |
W |
- |
W |
I |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Licinius tyrannizes Christians in east Rom. Empire |
315-323 |
Persecution because of politics, due to Christian support of his foe, Constantine. |
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Acts of Thomas (early form) |
4 |
pre-Nicene |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Odes of Solomon. quoted by Lactantius |
10 |
125-325 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Lactantius, tutor of Constantine’s son, Crispus |
274 |
c.303-320/325 |
I |
- |
- |
P |
- |
- |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
- |
W |
- |
- |
W |
I |
W |
W |
- |
Lactantius’ Epitome of the Divine Institutes |
31.5 |
c.303-320/325 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
I |
- |
- |
- |
- |
W |
- |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
W |
W |
- |
Alexander of Alexandria-Origenist, undisputed |
11.5 |
313-326 |
- |
- |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Eusebius Demonstration of the Gospel + Chronicon + Letter to Carpasia |
217.6 +54.9 |
318-325 |
W |
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Eusebius of Caesarea Prep for the Gospel |
375.7 |
318-325 |
W |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
W |
- |
- |
W |
W |
- |
- |
- |
Eusebius’ Ecclesiastical History |
c.404 |
318-325 |
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W |
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Eusebius’ other works (Ps 51) |
3.21 |
318-325 |
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Arian heresy spreads, starting in Alexandria |
c.318-523 |
Arians believed that Jesus was God, but not the same substance as the Father. |
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Constantine makes Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire |
Fall-Winter 324 |
Non-violently closed pagan temples so subjects would attend churches instead. Except that he executed the priests at Apollo's temple in Dydima in Asia Minor because they had told Diocletian to persecute Christians. |
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91 Christian writer totals: all symbols except P’s + Eusebius of Caesarea prior to 325 A.D. |
4425+ 1055.4 |
up to 325: 20 |
27 |
10 |
12 |
5 |
10 |
11 |
20 |
15 |
12 |
26 |
13 |
14 |
10 |
4 |
7 |
21 |
13 |
10 |
13 |
4 |
Ebionite heretic totals, all symbols except P's |
273.25 |
up to 325: 10 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
Gnostics, Encratites, Bardesan, all symbols except P's |
269.75 |
up to 325: 7-3 |
1-1 |
-2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
-1 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
Clement of Rome to Dionysius of Corinth, Vienna |
263 |
Up to 177: 19 |
5 |
1 |
4 |
1 |
3 |
5 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
8 |
3 |
5 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
5 |
2 |
Irenaeus Against Heresies to Scillitan Martyrs |
268.25 |
188-202: 12 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
Proof of Apostolic Preaching, Stromata |
268.5 |
160-202: 14 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
Athenagoras to Theophilus, Caius to Apollonius, rest of Clement of Alexandria, Asterius Urbanus |
263 |
177-232: 20 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
5 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
Tertullian: 5 Books, Monogamy, Modesty; Theodotus to Alexander of Cappadocia |
270.25 |
240-251: 17 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Hippolytus, Novatian & foes |
274 |
222-254 10 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Cyprian of Carthage and friends |
271.75 |
c.246-258 17 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
Origen’s Prayer and Exhortation to Martyrdom, Pontius to Anatolius |
267.5 |
233-280: 8 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
Adamantius, Victorinus, Pamphilus to Athanasius, Epitome, 2 Alexanders |
274.3 |
300-326: 17 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
Council of Nicea I vs. Arians (c.318 bishops) |
3 |
325 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Persian king Shapur II persecutes Christians |
315,325-381 |
Persian Christians double-taxed after Constantine became a Christian. Violent persecution after 325. In Mesopotamia alone 1,150 Christians killed. |
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Persian Shapur II attacks Christian Lakhmid Arabs |
325 |
In retaliation for prior raids into Persia, 60,000 soldiers kill everyone in al-Hera. |
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Juvencus (wrote a commentary: The Gospels) |
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329 |
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- |
- |
- |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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Eustathius of Antioch (against Origen) |
< ¼ |
323-337 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Eusebius of Caesarea (leader at Nicea) |
c.404 |
318-339/340 |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
I |
W |
- |
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- |
I |
- |
- |
- |
I |
- |
I |
W |
- |
Synod of Antioch in Encaeniis (97 bishops) |
3 ½ |
341 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Asterius the Sophist |
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-c.341 |
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Mild Arian Creed of Antioch |
1 |
c.341-344 |
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- |
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Council of Sardica (Greek) (church discipline) |
5 |
343/344 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Aphrahat/Aphraates, Select Demonstrations |
67 ¼ |
337-345 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
P |
W |
- |
W |
- |
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- |
- |
- |
P |
- |
- |
- |
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The Macrostich Creed |
2 |
344/345 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
- |
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- |
- |
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- |
- |
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- |
Formicus Maternus On the Error of Profane Religions. God rewards persecuting pagans |
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348 |
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A Poem on the Passion of the Lord |
1 |
315-350 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Vaticanus (B) Most OT, all NT toHeb9:15.6979 verses |
325-350 |
- |
- |
- |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
W |
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W |
W |
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Sinaiticus (Aleph) Almost all of NT ½ of OT |
340-350 |
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W |
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p25 Mt 18:32-34; 19:1-3,5-7,9f (8.5 verses) |
350 |
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p62 Mt 11:25-30 (6 verses) |
350 |
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p8+p10+p71 29+7+4 verses |
4th century |
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- |
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Hegemonius (Acts of Archelaus) |
58 ¾ |
262-278 |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
W |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
W |
- |
Faustus of Milevis (Manichaean) |
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4th century |
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First Council of Sirmium (Greek creed) |
1.5 |
351 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Ammonas (a founder of monasticism) |
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340-348/53 |
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Theodore of Heraclea |
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355 |
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Council of Arminium, Nicene/Arian compromise |
½ |
355 |
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Synod of Seleucia in Isauria |
0.2 |
357/358 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Eusebius of Emesa |
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c.359 |
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Arian Roman Emperor Constantius |
337-353-361 |
Orthodox bishops were banished, and Athanasius had to go into hiding. |
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Arian Creed of Nica in Thrace |
0.5 |
356/361 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Life of Antony (possibly by Athanasius) |
26.5 |
356-362 |
- |
- |
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- |
- |
- |
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Arian Candidus’ Two Letters to Marius |
c.4 |
359-362 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Marius’s Reply to Candidus (partial) |
c.8 |
359-362 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
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Cyrillones Syriac poet Six Hymns |
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4th century |
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Christians killed in Alexandria and Gaza |
361-363 |
Emperor Julian shows some toleration yet permits persecution of Christians |
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Hilary of Poitiers (taught Martin of Tours) |
226.5 |
355-367/368 |
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- |
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- |
- |
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- |
Arian Roman Valens kills Christians in east |
370 |
Valens is finally killed in battle by the Goths, who had converted to Arianism. |
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Eusebius of Vercelli |
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Died 370/371 |
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Athanasius of Alexandria (partial) |
424 |
325-373 |
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- |
- |
P |
- |
W |
W |
W |
I |
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I |
W |
W |
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W |
W |
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Marcellus of Ancyra (Mt, etc.) |
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c.374 |
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Optatus of Milevis (converted by Augustine) |
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364-275 |
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Athanaric persecutes Orthodox Visigoths |
369-376 |
After converting to Arianism, Athanaric persecuted Orthodox Christians. |
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Titus of Bostra |
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before 387 |
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Ephraim/Ephrem, Syrian hymn-writer (partial) |
161.25 |
350-378 |
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Basil of Cappadocia (Origenist) (partial) |
326 |
357-378/379 |
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Zeno of Verona (Jn, etc.) |
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362-380 |
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Sapor II persecutes Christians in Persia |
380 |
Heliodorus, Dosa, Ia, and 8K-9K others killed |
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Apostolic Constitutions |
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c.380 |
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Orsiesius |
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c.380 |
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Meletius of Antioch |
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381 |
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Synod of Laodicea (in Phrygia) (undisputed) |
4.5 |
343-381 |
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W |
- |
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W |
- |
- |
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- |
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- |
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Council of Gangra -vs. Eustastius of Sabaste |
1 1/3 |
345-381 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
W |
- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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First Council of Constantinople -150 bishops |
3.75 |
381-382 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Eunomius of Cyzicus (extreme Anomean Arian) |
c.8 |
360-c.383 |
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Bachiarius Liber de Fide |
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ca.383 |
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Ambrosiaster |
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c.384 |
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Macedonian and Priscillian Heresies |
c.383, 385 |
Macedonians denied H.S. a being. Priscillian denied Jesus God. killed 385 A.D. |
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Cyril of Jerusalem (at Council of Constant.) |
154 |
c.349-386 |
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W |
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W |
- |
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W |
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Philastrius of Brescia |
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-387 |
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Damasus I of Rome (against Nica Creed) |
2 |
c.386-389/384 |
- |
- |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Christians burn down Valentinian Gnostic chapel |
388 |
At the Byzantine outpost of Callinicum in Iraq |
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Ambrose of Milan (partial, Against Arianism) |
446.25 |
370-390 |
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Tyconius |
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390 |
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Gregory of Nazianzen (leader at Constant.) |
275 |
330-391 |
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Pacian of Barcelona |
c.23 |
342-379/392 |
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Fortunatus |
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392 |
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Phoebadius |
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after 392 |
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Diodore |
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before 394 |
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Council of Constantinople, under Nectarius |
1 |
394 |
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- |
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Gregory of Nyssa (Origenist) |
495 |
c.356-397 |
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Didymus the Blind (Origenist) |
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398 |
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Luciferian Schism -Lucifer of Cagliari,Sardinia |
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361-c.399 |
Orthodox beliefs except would not accept back repentant Arian/Semi-Arian clergy |
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Evagrius of Pontus (Origenist) |
88 |
345-399 |
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p28+p21+p50+p57+p51 11+8+13+7+15 verses |
4/5th century |
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Syriac Book of Steps (=Liber Graduum) |
c.189 |
350-400 |
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Hyperechius (Mt, etc.) |
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4/5th century |
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Macarius/Symeon (Mt, etc.) |
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4/5th century |
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Timothy of Alexandria |
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4/5th century |
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Maximinus |
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4/5th century |
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Maximus of Turin |
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4/5th century |
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Petilianus, Donatist bishop |
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4/5th century |
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Epiphanius of Salamis (wrote on 80 heresies) |
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360-403 |
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Flavian of Antioch |
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404 |
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Prudentius, poet of Tarraconensis, Spain |
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Before 405 |
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Rufinus, translator and historian |
88 |
374-406 |
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Gaudentius of Brescia |
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After 406 |
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John Chrysostom (partial) |
~3000 |
-407 |
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Chromatius |
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407 |
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Asterius of Amasea |
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c.410 |
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Nestorian Synod of Seleucia-Ctesiphon |
410 |
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Violent persecution of and by Donatist sects |
411 |
Augustine protested the harshness of the Emperor’s persecution. |
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Theophilus of Alexandria |
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412 |
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Niceta of Remesianus |
c.63 |
366-c.415 |
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Orosius/Hosius of Braga (against Priscillian) |
c.20 |
414-418 |
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Letter from Paula & Eustochium to Jerome |
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before 419 |
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Council of Carthage (218 bishops) |
39 |
393-419 |
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Mazdeans persecute Christians in Persia |
419 |
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Sulpicius/Sulpitius Severus (pupil of Martin) |
116 ½ |
363-420 |
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Jerome (pupil of Gregory Nazianzen) (partial) |
~500 |
373-420 |
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Palladius’ Lausiac History (short recension) |
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419-420 |
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Nestorian Synod of Markabta of Tayyaye |
424 |
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Sozomen’s Ecclesiastical History |
89 |
370/380-425 |
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Theodore of Mopsuestia (Pelagian) |
392-423/429 |
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- |
- |
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Augustine of Hippo (Ambrose’s pupil) (partial) |
~4500 |
388-8/28/430 |
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Synesius of Ptolemais (Cyrene) |
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397-430 |
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John Cassian (father of Semi-Pelagianism) |
422 ½ |
419-430 |
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Nilus |
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c.430 |
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Marcus of Eremita |
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after 430 |
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Paulinus of Nola |
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431 |
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Council of Ephesus vs. Nestorians (200 bish.) |
20 |
Jun-Sep 431 |
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Christian writer, heretic, or Bible manuscript |
Pages |
Date A.D. |
I1 |
I2 |
I3 |
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I5 |
I6 |
I7 |
I8 |
I9 |
I10 |
L1 |
L2 |
L3 |
L4 |
L5 |
L6 |
L7 |
L8 |
L9 |
L10 |
Celestine of Rome |
1 ¾ |
431-432 |
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Paul of Emesa |
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after 432 |
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Vincent of Lerins A Commonitory |
26 |
c.434 |
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Isidore of Pelusium |
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c.435 |
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Socrates of Constantin. Ecclesiastical History |
178 |
~400-439 |
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Cyril of Alexandria |
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444 |
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Proclus of Constantinople |
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446 |
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Eucherius, bishop of Lugdunum |
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ca.380-449 |
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Flavian of Constantinople |
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449 |
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Agroecius, bishop of Sen, Gaul |
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c.450 |
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Theodoret of Cyrus (bishop & historian) |
318 |
423-458 |
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Arnobius the Younger of Gaul |
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c.460 |
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Persians fight Armenians and Georgians |
449 |
Armenians and Georgians revolt after Yazdirg II tries to impose Zoroastrianism. |
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Alexandrinus (Mt 25:7-Rev with gaps in Jn,Rm,2Cor) |
c.450 |
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Curetonian Old Syriac (Mt, etc.) |
5th century |
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Cyprian of Gaul Gen-Jdg poetic paraphrase |
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5th century |
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Euthalius of Sulca -put most of NT in sections |
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ca.450 |
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Hesychius of Jerusalem |
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after 450 |
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Severus |
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5th century |
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Speculum |
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5th century |
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Council of Chalcedon vs. Monophysites |
18 |
451 |
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Oecumenius of Isauria |
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5th century |
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Julianus Pomerius |
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5th century |
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Nestorius’ Bazaar of Heracleides |
c.128 |
451/452 |
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Quodvultdeus |
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c.453 |
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Julian of Eclanum, Italy (Pelagian) |
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c.454 |
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Many Christians killed in Persia, Armenia |
420-460 |
After Bishop Abdas burned a Zoroastr. temple, many Christian churches burned. |
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Isaac of Antioch (Monoph. or Orthodox?) |
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451-460 |
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Arnobius the Younger of Gaul |
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c.460 |
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Patrick of Ireland (English missionary to Irish) |
15 |
420-461 |
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Pope Leo I of Rome (turned back Attila) |
204 |
440-461 |
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Prosper of Aquitaine (foe of Cassian) -partial |
c.12 |
426-465 |
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Hidatius/Idacius of Gallaecia (Portugal) |
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c.401-c.469 |
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Sharahb’il Yakuf kills Ethiopian Christians |
c.472 |
Christian missionary Azqir among those killed. |
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Varimadum |
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445/480 |
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Salvian |
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c.406-c.480 |
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What has been called the Athanasian Creed |
1 |
447/484 |
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Vigilius |
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after 484 |
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Arians persecute Christians in Algeria |
484 |
Arian Visigoth Hunneric persecutes Orthodox Christians in Tipasa, Algeria. |
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Victor of Vita |
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after 489 |
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Gennadius/Jerome Lives of Illustrious Men |
41 |
480-495 |
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Ephraemi Rescriptus |
400-500 |
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Faustus of Riez |
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490/500 |
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Andreas Caesariensis (church historian) |
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c.500 |
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Philoxenian Syriac |
507/508 |
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Monophysite Synod of Tyre rejects Chalcedon |
513-515 |
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Ruricus/Ruricius I of Limoges |
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ca.485-c.510 |
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Roman pope excommunicates Acacius/east churches |
484-518 |
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Ennodus |
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ca.473-521 |
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Arians persecute Christians in N. Africa |
499-523 |
Visigoth Thrasimund persecutes Orthodox in Carthage & N. Africa until he died. |
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Dhu Nuwas (=Yusuf As'ar) kills C's in Yemen |
523-524 |
Converted Jewish king persecutes Christians, since Byzantines persecute Jews |
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Barsanuphius of Palestine |
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c.525 |
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www.Biblequery.org/History/ChurchHistory/PreNiceneTeachingOnPracticingLoveGrid.html. References at www.Biblequery.org/History/ChurchHistory/WhatEarlyChristiansTaughtOnExperienceAndPractice.html.
by Steven M. Morrison, PhD. If you find what you think are any omissions or errors, please email webmaster@biblequery.org
238 years Pre-Nicea I (97-325 A.D.) 269 entries, including 17 missions, 22 non-Christian persecutions, 16 spurious works, and 34 spiritual counterfeits, 92 authors, 76 Bible copies
Apostolic period until Irenaeus 188 A.D. – 65 entries (67-2)
Irenaeus 188 A.D. until Decian persecution 251 A.D. – 73 entries (79-6)
Decian persecution until the Council of Nicea I (252-325 A.D.) - 131 entries (135-4)
A Common Christian Confession Today about Practicing Love
... Who We Worship - The One and Only True God
Worship of God is a top priority for us. Mt 4:10; Lk 4:8; Rom 12:1; Ps 95:6; 96:9; 138:1-2
We worship no other, nor belong to temples (or lodges) that worship other gods. Mt 4:10; Rom 1:23-25; We mustn't have idols. Ex 20; Isa 55:3; 1 Jn 5:21; 1 Cor 6:16; Jonah 2:8; Hab 2:18-19; 1 Jn 5:21
We are devoted to God; we do not have the same devotion, either in degree or kind, to angels, Mary, or any human except Jesus. Col 2:18; 2 Cor 11:2-3; Dt 5:7-10; Ps 44:20
God’s servants in earth and heaven worship Jesus. Heb 1:6; Jn 9:38; Lk 2:11-14,26-32; Mt 28:9; 1:11-12; Rev 5. We honor Jesus as we honor the Father. Jn 5:23; ~Rom 15:17
... Generosity
All belongs to God. Ps24:1;50:9-12;Lv25:23. Excel in giving. 2 Cor 8:7; Ps 37:21-26
Give generously, cheerfully, and according to our means. 2 Cor 8:1-9:11; Php 4:16
It is evil to show special attention to the rich in church. Jas2:1-11
Our giving is to be in secret, otherwise God may not reward us. Mt 6:1-4
... Pride and Self-Confidence, vs. Confidence
We are not to be proud; we have no good thing that was not given by God. Ps 16:2
We are not to "walk by their own light", and have confidence in ourselves. Ps 52:7
Obedient believers can be confident and content that they will be effective doing God’s will. 2 Pet 1:5-8, -without comparing themselves to others. 2 Cor 10:12 ;~Php 2:3
A man is tested by the praise received. Prov 27:21. Do not seek own honor. Prov 25:27; 27:2
Fear none but God.Hg2:5;1Jn4:18;Ps118:6;Rv2:10. Be bold. Ac4:13,29-31;Ep 6:19;Php1:14. Be strong and courageous. 1 Chr 22:13; 1 Cor 16:13; Rev 21:8; Josh
There is great authority when believers use the name of Jesus. Jn 15:16; Acts 10:13-8
Believers should feel a confidence in their own salvation; yet we should examine ourselves that we be not deceived. 1 Jn 4:17; 1 Tim 3:13; 2 Cor 13:5
... Love God with all our Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength
Love God with all we have. Dt 6:4-5; 11:13; 30:16; Mt 22:37-38; Mk 12:30; ~2 Tim 4:6-8
God is our master. Mal 1:6; Jn 14:23-24; Mt 7:21-23; Dt 30:16; Eph 6:9; 2 Tim 2:21; Acts 22:10
Faithfulness; living consistent with beliefs; no hypocrisy. Mt 23:3,25-27; 24:51;Lk 12:1-2
To love Jesus is to obey Him; we must walk as Jesus did. Jn 14:23-24; 1 Jn 2:3-6; 5:2-3
All must learn the Bible and be equipped for good works. Eph 2:10; 4:12; 2 Tim 3:16-17
... Idols, Magic, the Occult, and Astrology
Don’t bow to carved images or stones. Lev 26:1; Ps 31:6; 115:1-8; Ex 20:3-5; Isa 44:12-19
Set no idols before you (at home, work, life). Ps 101:2-3; 1 Cor 10:14; Zeph 1:4; Dt 30:17-8
Don’t try to communicate with the dead. Dt 18:10-12; Isa 8:19; 1 Sam 28:3,7-12 + Lev 20:6-8
Have nothing to do with magic and the occult, such as channeling, witchcraft, astral-projection, mediums, fortune-tellers, astrology, tarot cards, oujia boards, TM, EST, Qi-gong. Lev 19:26,31; 20:6-8,27; Acts 19:19 ;Ezek 13:18; 22:18; Dt 18:9-14; Mic 5:12; Rev 9:21
Likewise for horoscopes, eastern or western astrology, luck & superstitions.
In regard to evil we are to be infants. 1 Cor 14:20; Mt 10:16 yet be on guard. Mt 10:16-7
... Kindness and Loving Others as Ourselves
Love others as ourselves. Mt 22:39-40; Lk 12:31; Jms 2:8; Col 3:13-14; 1 Jn 3:16-8; 2 Cor 2:4
We show love for God by loving others. 1 Jn 2:9; 3:10,14-19; 4:19-21; Gal 5:6,13-14
Be rich in good deeds. 1 Tim 5:10; 6:18; 1 Pet 2:12,15,devoted to do good. Tt 3:14; Jms 4:17
Aid, care, protect, help, and don’t cause harm to others. 1 Cor 13:7; Rom 13:10; 14:19-21
Be kind to people and animals.Pr12:10;He13:3;to eat animals is OK. Acts 10:10-5; Gen 9:3
Be hospitable to one another. 3Jn8. Be hospitable to all. 1 Tim 5:10; Heb 13:2; Tt1:8
Don’t be self-seeking or just look after own interests. Rom 2:8; Php 2:3-4,20-21;Jas3:14-16;1Th4:11-12;Ps119:36; Isa 56:11
Do not insult others, or even return insults. 1 Pet 2:23; 3:9; ~Mt 5:11,22; Lk 6:22; Jms2:6
We overlook insults. Prov 12:16; 19:11; ~1 Cor 13;5. Be civil, not rude. 1 Cor 13:5; Col 4:6
Have no malice to others. Gal 5:18; Eph 4:31-32; Tt 3:3; Mt 5:43-48; Lk 6:27-36; Lev 19:17
Don’t even plan or think evil. Ps 119:150; Prov 30:32; 12:20; 14:22; 16:27,30; 24:1-9; Ecc 7:29; 8:11; Isa 29:15; 32:6-7; 33:15; 55:7; Jr11:15;Nah 1:9; Rom 1:30; 13:14; Zech 8:17; Mic 2:1; Dt 15:9
... Humble Service Instead of Pride and Jealousy
We do everything for God’s glory, not our own. Php 2:21; Col 3:17; 1 Cor 10:31
We’re like soldiers and athletes for Christ. 2 Tim 2:3-5; Php 2:16; Lk 17:7-10; 1 Cor 9:24-7
Proud are opposed, the humble given grace. Jms 4:6; 1 Pet 5:5; Prov 3:34; 1 Cor 13:4; Obadiah 3-4
Zeph 2:3
Humble yourself before the Lord and He will lift you up. Jms 4:10; 1 Pet 5:6; Mic 6:8
Humble towards others. Prov 11:2;22:4; Ps 25:9;75:9; Acts 20:19; Eph 4:2; Jms 3:13; 1 Pet 3:8;5:5
Value others as more important than you. Php 2:21; Mt 23:11-2; 1 Cor 10:33; Rom 12:10
No dissensions, jealousy, or quarreling. Rom 13:13; 1 Cor 3:3; 2 Cor 12:20; Gal 5:20-21,26
Do not be conceited, envying or gloating over others. Gal 5:26; Mk 7:22; Rom 1:29; 1 Cor 13:4; Tt 3:3; 1 Pet 2:1; Prov 3:31; 23:17; 24:1,17. Envy is unhealthy. Prov 14:30; Job 5:2.
Don’t covet fame or have selfish ambition. Jms 3:14-16; Php 2:3; 1 Th 4:11-2; Ps 119:36
... Life and Death
We’ll risk death before we deny God by word, action. Mt 10:32-3; Lk 12:8-9; Rom 16:3; 2 Tim 2:12; Heb 11:36-8; 2 Pet 2:1; Jude 4; Rev 3:8, or idolatry. Ps 97:7-9; 1 Cor 10:7,14; Zech7:2
We’re willing to die and suffer for God. Mt 10:39; Dan 3,6; Heb 11:35-7; Rom 8:35-9; 14:7-8;Php1:20;Hb12:4;~Rv2:10,13;Ac15:26;Re12:11
We are putting to death our old sinful nature. Col 3:1-5; Rom 6:6,11; 8:13; Gal 5:24
We deny ourselves and take up our cross daily. Mt 10:38; 16:24; Mk 8:14; Lk 9:23;14:27
Peacemakers pray for peace. Jms 3:17-8; Mt 5:9; 1 Tim 2:1-2; 1 Pet 3:11; Heb 12:14; Rom 12:18
God’s servants do not proselytize by arms/holy wars. 2 Cor 10:3-5; ~Jn 18:36; Mic 3:5-6
Don’t murder; in OT executions and just wars OK. Gen 9:6; Josh, Heb 11:34; Lev 24:13-17
Don’t endanger others’ lives; don’t hate others or seek revenge. Lev 19:16-8; 1 Jn 3:15
Think on what is pure. Php 4:8. Do not crave violence/horror. Ps 11:5; Prov 2:14; 3:31
... The Pursuit of Holiness
The holy life is a command. 2 Tim 1:9; 2:21; 3:2; 1 Tim 1:8; 1 Pet 1:15,16; Lev 20:7; 22:32
The process of holiness is not easy, we struggle to achieve it. Rom 7:14-25; Heb 12:4,11
Holiness is a gift, position, and reward. It is a goal. Rom 6:22; 1 Cor 9:24-27;1 Th 4:1-7
It is required; without holiness none will see the Lord. Heb 12:14; ~Mt 5:8; 1 Cor 6:9-11
Be pure. Isa 52:11; Gal 5:16-21; Eph 4:19; 5:3-5; Col 3:5-6; 1 Th 4:3-5; Rev 9:21;21:8. Have pure and holy hearts. 2 Tm 1:9; 2:22, 1 Tim 2:8; 5:22, 1 Pet 1:22; 1 Th 3:13, and discipline. Prov 5:12,23; 6:23; 9:13; 23:23; 25:28; Job 31:1; 1 Th 5:6; 2 Tim 1:7,10; Tt 1:8;2:6; 1 Pet 4:7; 2 Pet 1:6
Say no to worldly passions and pleasures. Tt 2:11; 3:3; 1 Tim 5:6; 2 Pet 2:13; Jms 4:3; Heb 11:25
Guard heart, have pure thoughts. Prov 4:23; 6:14,25; 11:20; 12:8; 15:26; Jer 4:14; Ps 141:4
Avoid even appearing evil. 2 Cor 8:21; 1 Th 5:22; Eph 5:3; ~Php2:15;Php 3:17; Rom 12:17-8; 1 Tim 4:12
The immoral, impure, and greedy are idolaters. Eph 5:3,5; Col 3:5; 1 Cor 6:10; Lk 12:15-21
... Integrity, Honesty, and Pure Speech
Have integrity in your whole life. Pr11:1,3. Do not break pledges to God. 1 Tim 5:12
Ask for and have wisdom/good judgment. Prov 6:23-24,32; 7:4-5,7; Jms 1:5; Eph 1:17; Col 1:9
We must not bear false witness or lie to each other. Prov 19:9; Col 3:9; Eph 4:25; 1 Tim 1:10; Rev 21:8,27; Lev 19:11-12; Ps 35:20; Zech 8:16-7; Zeph 3:9,13. Teach with integrity. Tt 2:7-8
Believers do not need to have "loose lips" on every question. 1 Sam 16:1-5; Prov 12:23
Don’t deceive, be dishonest, swear by things, use foul talk, use God’s name in vain. Eph 4:29; 5:12; Jms 3:5-12; 1 Pet 2:1; 3:10; Prov 12:19-22; Isa 59:13; Is5:18;Mt 15:19; Ps 15:4; Mic 6:12;Is58:13
Don’t gossip.1 Tim 5:13; Prov 11:13; 16:28; 17:9; Rom 1:29 or betray confidence. Prov 25:9-10
No slander. Ps 15:3; Rom 1:30; 1 Cor 6:10; Eph 4:31; Col 3:8; 2 Tim 3:3; Tt 3:3; Lev 19:16; Prov 30:10
Speak the truth in love. Eph 4:15. Don’t grumble. 1 Cor 10:10; Php 2:14; 1 Pet 4:9; Jude16
Build up, don’t destroy believers. 2 Cor 10:8; 12:10; Pr 11:9,11;12:14; 1 Th 5:11; Rom 14:19
Speak to destroy pretensions that set themselves up against God. 2 Cor 10:4-5
... We Are Responsible to Examine Ourselves and Be On Our Guard
We are responsible to watch our life and doctrine closely. 2 Tim 1:14; Col 1:23; Prov 22:5
Not to follow wisdom of this world. Col 2:8-9; Jms 3:15; 1 Cor 1:17-27; 2:6,8,14; 2 Cor 1:12
Persevere. Heb 10:23,36; 12:1,12-13; 1 Jn 2:24; 1 Cor 13:7; Rom 5:3-4; Jms 1:3-4,12;5:11; 2 Pet 1
... Drunkenness, Gluttony, and Dissipation 1 Pet 4:4; Lk 21:34
Do not hurt our bodies or be gluttons. 1 Cor 3:17; Prov 28:7. Do not get a tattoo. Lev 19:28
Don’t be drunk/intoxicated. Eph 5:13; Prov 23:20-1;25-39; Mic 2:11; Mt 24:49; 1 Sam 1:12-17
Drinking can be ok.Jn2:10;1Tm5:23;Ec9:7.but no addiction. 1 Tim 3:3; Tt 2:3; ~Isa 5:22
Don’t carouse/party wildly. 1 Pet 4:3-4; Gal 5:21; Rom 13:13; Prov 23:19-21; Isa 5:11-2; 1 Cor 10:7
... Fairness and Ethics
In business be honest. Prov 11:1; 16:11; 20:10,23; Lev 19:13-4,35-6; Dt 25:13-6; Mic 6:10-11;Eze45:10-12
Never use litigation to exploit those with less money. Prov 22:22-23; ~24:28; Jms 2:6
Be generous to poor. Pr19:9-10;22:9;Is58:7-8,10. Don’t make unjust laws. Isa 10:1-2
Don’t make exorbitant interest. Prov 28:8. Be wise in who you hire. Prov 26:6,10; 10:26
No have favorites on wealth, race, or gender. Men and women have been given different roles though. Jms 2:1-7; Gal 3:28; 1 Tim 5:21; Prov 17:23.Treat all fairly. Prov 17:15; 28:21; 29:14; 31:5,8-9; Jms 2:1-7; 3:17; Lev 19:15,33-34; 24:22; Mal 2:9; Job13:10
... Material Giving Instead of Greedy materialism
Honor God with our wealth; He gives wealth. Prov 3:9-10;10:22;13:21;31:11-27; Dt 8:18
Keep free from the love of money and things.1 Tim 6:9-10; 2 Tim 3:2; Heb 13:5; ~Rom 1:29;Mt6:24-26
Do not serve money or wear yourself out to get rich. Mt6:24-34;Pr23:4; 1 Tim 6:9-10;
Do not covet money, things, or other’s spouses. Ex 20:17; Dt 5:21; Rom 7:7-12
Don’t trust in wealth but in God. 1 Tim 6:17; Ps 49:6; Prov 11:4,28; 18:10-11; Lk 12:15-21
No bribes; they corrupt hearts. Dt 16:19; Prov 15:27; Ps 15:5; Ecc 7:7; Isa 5:13; 1 Sam 4:3-4;Pr29:4
Be skilled in your work; work hard. Prov 22:29; 1 Cor 4:12; Eph 6:5-8; Col 2:22-24
Don’t steal directly or indirectly (work, software piracy). Eph 4:28; Tt 2:10; Mt 15:19
Do not use differing measures in commerce. Prov 11:1; 20:10,23; Lev 19:35-36;Dt25:13-15
We pay taxes. Rom 13:6-7; Mt 17:24-27; 22:15-21; Mk 12:13-17; Lk 20:22-25
Make every effort to timely repay debts. Ps 37:21; Rom 13:8; Jms 5:4; ~Prov 22:7; ~Dt 28:12
Be wise; be wary to put up security for debts for others. Prov 11:15; 20:16; 6:1-3
Hold on to heavenly treasures. Re3:11;1Tm6:17-19;Eph1:3;Col1:12. don’t be afraid to lose your earthly ones. Heb 10:34; Mt 6:19-21; 19:21; Lk 12:15-18; 33-34; Php 3:7-9;Ac4:32-37
God does not accept offerings if: we don’t respect the Lord’s house. Ml1:10-14, you need to be reconciled with others. Mt 5:23-24, a gift is ill-gotten. Dt 23:18; ~Prov 10:2
... Generosity
Be kind and compassionate to others. Col 3:12; 1 Cor 13:4; Eph 4:32; Prov 11:16-17; 1 Th 5:15
We give to full-time godly workers & the Lord's people. 1Cr9:7-14
Give generously for God’s work .Prov 3:9,10; 11:24; 1 Cor 16:2; 2 Cor 8:1-8; 9:6-12; Hag 1:3-11
Do not oppress. Ezek 22:7,13,29; 45:9; Prov 14:31; Jer 7:6; 22:16 defend the oppressed. Isa 1:17
Help the poor. Isa 1:17; 58:6-10; Jer 5:28; Gal 2:10; Ps 41:1;Prov 14:21; 24:11-2; 29:7; 31:9,20; Eph 4:28; 1 Tim 6:18-9; Jms1:27;Lv25:35-37. Don’t help those who refuse to work. 2Th3:6-15
We should especially help widows and orphans. Jms1:27; Dt 15:11; Ps 68:5, other believers.1 Jn 3:17-19, sick, hungry, naked, and imprisoned. Mt 25:34-46; Zech 7:9-10;Is58:10-11;Ps69:33
... Time and Priorities
We should plan and save for the future. Prov 6:6-8; 10:5; 31:16; Lk 15:18-30; Tt 3:14
All our plans are contingent on God’s will. Jms 4:13-16; Prov 27:1;16:9; Lk 12:15-21
Be careful how you spend your time; work hard for the Lord. Eph 5:15-16; Php 2:20-21
Don’t be idle or lazy. 1 Th 5:14; 2 Th 3:6-12; Prov 6:6-11; 12:24,27; 15:19;31:27; Ecc 11:6; Tt 3:14
Work is good and given by God. Gn2:15. Painful toil was a curse though. Gen 3:17-19
Don’t waste your life with luxury and self-indulgence. Jms 5:5; Mt 21:34; 23:25; Amos 6:4-7
Keep the Sabbath or, believe all days are the Lord’s. Isa 56:2,6; Rom14:5-6; Heb 4:8-11;Eze20:13-24;Jr17:21-27
…Our Attitude toward the Poor
Do not despise the poor (Prov 14:21;17:5). God made the rich, the poor, and their oppressors Job 34:19; Prov 29:13. God views charity very seriously. Acts 10:2,4,31
If someone is rich, that does not automatically mean they are displeasing God by oppressing the poor as in Job 29:12. Abraham was wealthy (Gen 13:2-6), yet he would not be called righteous in Rom 4:3 and Jms 3:21, if he oppressed the poor.
Do not be apathetic toward the poor Ezek 16:49; ~Lk16:19-20, or ignore them. Prov 21:13
Remember the poor Gal 2:10. Helping them is like helping Christ. Mt 25:34-46
Some, such as Joseph and Mary (Lk 2:24 + Lev 12:8), are poor through no fault of their own, Ruth 1:6; 2:2 or from injustice Pr13:23. Care about justice for the poor. Prov 29:7; 31:9. Jesus, John the Baptist, and Paul were poor.
Others are sluggards, Pr6:9-11;10:4;12:24, made rash vows, Prov 22:26-27; 6:2-3, put up collateral for others, Prov 6:1,3; 11:15; 17:18; 20:16; 27:13, spent money on pleasure, Prov 20:21; Jms 5:5;Mt 23:25; Amos 6:4-7), or neglect. Prov 27:23-24
Our ideal should be to eliminate poverty Dt 15:4, yet we should realize that the poor will always be among us. Dt 15:11; Mt 26:11; Mk 14:7; Jn 12:8
…Our Actions Toward the Poor
Do not oppress the poor. Prov 22:16; 28:3; Job 20:19; Ezek 18:12; 22:29; Am 2:7; 4:1; 5:11
Don’t exploit with unjust laws, Isa 10:1-2, courts. Prov 22:22-23; ~24:28; Jms 2:6; Amos 5:12. Do not charge exorbitant interest. Prov 28:8
No partiality to the rich or poor. Ex 23:3; Lev 19:15; Pr 29:14
Don’t try to rid the poor from the land Amos 8:4; Ps 109:16, or destroy them. Isa 32:7
Do not preach helping the poor and not practice what you preach. Jms 2:15-17
Be generous to the poor (Pr 19:9-10; 22:9; Isa 58:7-8,10) and kind to them. Prov 28:8
Give to the poor. Isa1:17; 58:6-10; Jer 5:28; 22:16; Gal 2:10; Psalms 41:1; Pr 14:21; 24:11-2;28:27; 29:7; 31:9,20; Eph 4:28; Ac 9:36; 1 Tim 6:18-9; Jms 1:27, even in business. Ex 23:11; Ru 2:2,6,15. Rescue the poor. Job 29:12;Lv25:35-37
Especially widows, orphans. Jms 1:27;Dt15:11;Ps 68:5.believers. 1 Jn 3:17-19; Rom 15:26
Especially help the sick, hungry, naked, and imprisoned. Mt 25:34-46; Zech 7:9-10;Is58:10-11;Ps69:33
Do not give food to someone who refuses to work. 2 Th 3:10; Pr 16:26
Do not help those who are doing wicked work, 2 Jn 10-11, or would be foolish with the money Prov 1:16. Realize that some falsely claim they are poor. Prov 13:7
... We Have a Responsibility to Evangelize and Make Disciples
We obey God and preach the word, and not just live a godly life. 2 Tim 4:2,5; Mt 28:19-20
We demonstrate the Gospel with our lives, and not just share words. 1 Th1:5,6; 2:7-10
We should (without distortion) all make God’s teaching attractive. Tt 2:10; 2 Cor 4:2
Be sincere and don’t use flattery or deceit.1 Th 2:3-5; 1 Tim 2:7; Tt 2:7-8; 2 Cor 7:19; 1 Pet 2:1
Jesus gave requirements to being His disciple. Lk 14:26-35; Jn 13:34-35;15:8; 8:31-32
In an appropriate way, patiently correct, rebuke, encourage. 2 Tim 4:2; 1 Th 5:14
Persuade/correct/teach people. 2 Cor 5:11; 10:4-5; Acts 2:40; 26:28-29. We should have an answer “full of salt” for all, with gentleness and respect. Col 4:6; 1 Pet 3:15-16
Rebuke/warn/correct as John the Baptist, Jesus, Paul, James, Peter and Jude. Mt 3:7-10
Comfort/encourage/honor. 2 Cor 1:4-5; Heb 3:13; 10:24-25;1 Th 4:18; Php 2:29; 1 Tim 5:17
Preach helpful and sound (not questionable) doctrine. Acts 20:20; Tt 2:1; 2 Tim 4:3-4
... We Have a Responsibility to Grow/Improve and Help Others Grow
Grow in grace and knowledge 2 Pet 3:18. Build ourselves up in faith Jude 20; 1 Pet 2:2
Spur others to love and good deeds. Heb 3:13; 10:24-25; 1 Th 3:2; 4:18; 5:11; ~Rom 12:8
Don’t stumble them. Mal 2:8; Mt 18:6-7; Mk 9:42; Rom 14:13-21; 1 Cor 8:7-13; 10:32; 2 Cor 6:3
Bring back wanderers. Jms 5:19-20.Rebuke should be Biblically patterned.Mt1 8:15-7
Teach/encourage others to remain faithful. 2 Pet 11:10-11; 3:14,17; 1 Jn 5:21; Jude 3,21