CH351 History of Heresies

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In History of Heresies Dr. Michael Bird examines the missteps of theologians from the beginning of the Christian faith. The course begins by placing Christian heresy in the context of ancient Jewish and Graeco-Roman ideas about heresy. After looking at the unity and diversity of the early church, Dr. Bird examines Paul’s opponents, as well as false teachings/teachers in later New Testament documents like Jude and Revelation. From there, he explores later heresies like Docetism, Gnosticism, modalism and Arianism. The course concludes by looking at the Person of Christ and how to spot and avoid heresies today.

Introduction

Introducing the Speaker and the Course

Introducing the Speaker and the Course

3m

What Is Heresy and Orthodoxy?

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Overview: Why Study Heresy?

Overview: Why Study Heresy?

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Paul’s Opponents

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Introduction to Paul

Introduction to Paul

6m
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Other Heresies in the New Testament Era

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Overview of Other Heresies in the New Testament Era

Overview of Other Heresies in the New Testament Era

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“Other Christianities”

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Overview of “Other Christianities”

Overview of “Other Christianities”

3m
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Gnostics, Montanists, and Modalists

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Gnosticism 101: Basic Elements of Gnosticism

Gnosticism 101: Basic Elements of Gnosticism

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Later Heresies and Controversies

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Logos from John to Justin to Origen

Logos from John to Justin to Origen

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Conclusion

Discerning True and False Expressions of Faith

Discerning True and False Expressions of Faith

8m