Before entering the Catholic church, I had a lot of misconceptions about what Catholicism was. I am not the only one that had these misconceptions, and these misconceptions are still ongoing for many people. There is a very vivid memory I have of the day I made myself a challenge. At the time I was... Continue Reading →
Irenaeus Was Totally Catholic
St. Irenaeus is one of the most well known church fathers. Here are 7 quotes of his that show he was totally Catholic.
Eucharist: Body and Blood of Christ or a Symbol
When Christians discuss Christianity, it is common to ask where one goes to church. One person may say they go to a Baptist church, another the Methodist church, and yet another will say the Roman Catholic Church. Protestants and Catholics believe in the incarnation, the virgin birth, the crucifixion, and resurrection. This is great, and... Continue Reading →
St. Irenaeus and the Rule of Faith
In the second century Gnosticism threatened to tear the young church apart. It was a heresy that taught that all matter was evil, Jesus was spirit, and that true salvific doctrine was passed down through a secret oral tradition[1]. To combat this growing problem the early church father Irenaeus wrote a lengthy treatise titled Against... Continue Reading →
The Beginnings of Trinitarian Language
The doctrine of the Trinity is not an easy doctrine to grasp, and from the beginnings of the church there have been groups who have attempted to deny its validity. Though the word itself does not appear in scripture it is a term used to describe the manifestation of God as Father, Son, and Holy... Continue Reading →
Irenaeus and the Rule of Faith
In the second century Gnosticism threatened to tear the young Christian church apart. It was a heresy that taught that all matter was evil, Jesus was spirit, and that true salvific doctrine was passed down through a secret oral tradition[1]. To combat this growing problem the early church father Irenaeus wrote a lengthy treatise titled... Continue Reading →