Introduction When the Western Roman Empire fragmented, Christianity in the Latin West did not merely “survive”; it increasingly absorbed civic…
Sacred Seasons, Authority, and the Struggle to Preserve Alignment 1. Introduction: calendar drift as a biblical, not modern, problem Calendar…
Theme: From Sabbath to the Lord’s Day – Resurrection Worship and the Fulfilment of Sacred Time 1. Introduction By the…
1. Introduction — The Apostolic Foundations of Early Church Leadership 2. Early Interactions: Cooperation and Differences Between Paul and Peter…
1. Introduction The early Christian church was shaped profoundly by the ministries of the apostles Peter and Paul, whose leadership…
1. Introduction The ministries of Paul and Peter intersected during the formative years of the early church, reflecting both cooperation…
1. Introduction The confrontation between Paul and Peter at Antioch, recorded in Galatians 2:11-21, is a pivotal moment revealing early…
1. Introduction Paul’s theology of grace and freedom stands at the heart of his apostolic mission and theological conflict with…
1. Introduction While Paul’s mission to the Gentiles and theological emphases are well documented, Peter’s role as a leader within…
1. Introduction The confrontation between Paul and Peter, while highlighting theological and cultural tensions, ultimately contributed to a resolution that…
1. Introduction The dynamic relationship between Paul and Peter significantly influenced the development of the early church’s structure and mission…
1. Introduction The historical conflict and reconciliation between Paul and Peter offer enduring lessons for contemporary churches navigating theological diversity,…
Chapter 1: Two Apostles, One Mission Chapter 2: Paths Crossing at Antioch Chapter 3: The Confrontation at Antioch Chapter 4:…
Paul and Peter: Conflict, Theology, and Reconciliation in the Early Church The room in Jerusalem was dimly lit by flickering…
Paul and Peter: Conflict, Theology, and Reconciliation in the Early Church The bustling city of Antioch was alive with voices…
Paul and Peter: Conflict, Theology, and Reconciliation in the Early Church The evening air hung heavy in the room where…
Paul and Peter: Conflict, Theology, and Reconciliation in the Early Church Later that evening, after the confrontation, Paul and Peter…
Paul and Peter: Conflict, Theology, and Reconciliation in the Early Church The flicker of the oil lamp cast long shadows…
Paul and Peter: Conflict, Theology, and Reconciliation in the Early Church Jerusalem’s streets bustled with pilgrims and disciples. In the…
Paul and Peter: Conflict, Theology, and Reconciliation in the Early Church The council gathered in Jerusalem, the air thick with…
Paul and Peter: Conflict, Theology, and Reconciliation in the Early Church The church in Jerusalem stood as the heart of…
Paul and Peter: Conflict, Theology, and Reconciliation in the Early Church As the church gathered in homes and halls across…
The Resurrection of the Son of God – N.T. Wright 1. Full Citation Wright, N.T. (2003) The Resurrection of the…
1. Introduction The early Church Fathers laid the foundations for Christian theological reflection on heaven, the Kingdom of God, and…
