Everything to Know About the Apostolic Fathers | Documentary

In Church History, there have been numerous Church Fathers (ancience and influencial theologians and writers of early Christianity). Some of the most significant to history are the Apostolic Fathers. These Fathers include Clement of Rome (Pope Clement I), Ignatius of Antioch, and Polycarp of Smyrna. In this video, we'll go over some of their most significant contributions to Christianity.
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One of the earliest Christian texts from the era immediately following the Apostles is the Didache (did-uh-KAY), a Greek term which means """"teaching"""" The translation of its longer and earlier title is """"The Teaching of the Lord Through the Apostles to the Nations.""""
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0:00 History of the Didache
7:59 The Apostolic Fathers & Clement of Rome's Letter to the Corinthians
13:03 Antioch
16:35 Ignatius of Antioch Biography
21:00 Ignatius' Seven Epistles
25:04 Polycarp of Smyrna Biography
31:55 Polycarp of Smyrna's Epistle to the Philippians
41:53 Epistle of Barnabas
47:41 Epistle to Diognetus
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[@thomtorrez7618]

Chapter 2 verse 2 of the Didache speaks against abortion and the murder of children .

[@richlopez5896]

The Didache “The second commandment of the teaching: You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not seduce boys. You shall not commit fornication. You shall not steal. You shall not practice magic. You shall not use potions. You shall not procure an abortion, nor destroy a newborn child” (Didache 2:1-2 [A.D. 70]

[@CenterPorchNP]

@@richlopez5896 so everything modern society is doing (lgtbq and new age)

[@eclipsesonic]

This and the documentary on church history (both parts) are extremely well made, interesting and informative. Thank you for all the hard work that went into these documentaries! As a Christian, I love these topics.

[@theguyver4934]

Just like biblical and historical evidence proves that jesus and his apostles were vegatarians biblical and historical evidence also proves that the trinity, atonement, original sin and hell are very late misinterpretations and are not supported by the early creed hence its not a part of Christianity I pray that Allah swt revives Christianity both inside and out preserves and protects it and makes its massage be witnessed by all people but at the right moment, place and time The secred text of the Bible says ye shall know them by their fruits So too that I say to my christian brothers and sisters be fruitful and multiply Best regards from a Muslim ( line of ismail )

[@CatholicElijah]

​@@theguyver4934 You are obv very ignorant, and a hypocrite to say the least, you say the trinity is a late misinterpretation although even some of the early jews believed in a some what trinity consisted 2 persons. But yet accept a man 600 years later that copied from gnostic, pagan, jewish and christian texts.

[@josephinemorgan6582]

This is not Biblical yall.

[@josephinemorgan6582]

​@theguyver4934 on the contrary muslim,,Jesus finished ,we are not under the Law,,Jesus said it is done..than 3days Are our Messiah rose from the dead...Gospel Death burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ paid for are sins that we may be righteous enough to be in the presence of God thru faith alone not of works .John3;16 Eph.2;8,9..as for this vidio it's teachings of Catholics who kept the Gospel from everyone for 1500 yrs.. my savior is Jesus Christ who paid for my soul..God bless Muslim pray yall see the truth..Harpoza soon.

[@Bearstat]

@@theguyver4934evidence does not show this bud 😂 the early fathers spoke of Father Son and Holy Spirit being God; and there only being one God

[@CrossM7]

So let us unite ☦

[@theguyver4934]

Just like biblical and historical evidence proves that jesus and his apostles were vegatarians biblical and historical evidence also proves that the trinity, atonement, original sin and hell are very late misinterpretations and are not supported by the early creed hence its not a part of Christianity I pray that Allah swt revives Christianity both inside and out preserves and protects it and makes its massage be witnessed by all people but at the right moment, place and time The secred text of the Bible says ye shall know them by their fruits So too that I say to my christian brothers and sisters be fruitful and multiply Best regards from a Muslim ( line of ismail )

[@Rob-mr1vk]

@@theguyver4934 whatever that history is I'm pretty much sure it is one-sided but Jesus said one thing that nobody can go to the Father except through Him which is why His ministry was to bring back people to God but majority simply didn't accept Him. What do we think those souls who does not accept nor truly believe and worship God? just asking:

[@godisgood1737]

⁠@@theguyver4934Allah is not the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. We don’t worship thesame God. Come to Jesus because he’s the only way.

[@eggsmcmuffin809]

@@theguyver4934 since they were vegetarian, why did Jesus cook fish for him and his diciples after he resurrected on the 3rd day?

[@minadady9950]

So there was an advertisement for "Liquid Death", the water company, where they showed a witch conducting some sort of spell over the water in big barrels. I've never bought it again. Seeing this first example is so validating that my instinct as a freshly baptized baby Christian is pretty good. I used to be a "witch." I am so blessed to have found my way.

[@joelcheriro9465]

Wonderful and wonderfully documented,it’s inspiring and awesome to a true believer in Jesus Christ.☝️🙏

[@HudsonFamily7]

Fasting from the Eastern Orthodox church: We fast on Wednesday and Friday because Wednesday was Jesus betrayal by Judas. Fridays fast is the day HE was crucified. Lord have mercy if I'm incorrect. God bless you all.

[@kevin6293]

Jesus was betrayed after the last supper, which was Thursday.

[@danp.torreja2777]

Lord's Supper on earth commanded by Jesus - Luke 22:19 is the precursor of Marriage Supper of the Lamb in Heaven-Revelation 19:6-9 Blessed are those invited. These are the true Words of God.

[@joanneg7646]

Very well laid out.. thank you for posting

[@coram-deo]

Amazing info. Valuable. Thank you!

[@thisworld369]

Excellent video thank you 😊

[@SeekingTruthFindingJesus]

This is a great starting video to understand the basics and find out what to learn more, truly God bless you for this video.

[@jayv9006]

Thanks!

[@danielionuttirsoreanu450]

The Christian Church had Readers, subdeacons, deacons, Priests, and Bishops by A.D 90, it is clearly seen in St. Ignatius of Antioch’s writings. The idea that “heirarchy” was developed later by Constantine or in 300’s is bolognia.

[@terrorists-are-among-us]

I think that's why Catholics are so awful, they embrace a lie and seek power needing to continue the lie. Not to mind hiding Homosexual Pedos.

[@GodWithUs777]

Thank you for this, well done!

[@chuckw8391]

Thank you for this!

[@carlomakalinao3459]

Did you mean to say Antioch was conquered by the Greeks in the 4th Century BC instead of 4th Century AD? Please clarify.

[@fuuzug777]

Hey just want to say keep up the good work here. Even as a reformed Christian i admire the work that you have put out over here especially considering the ignorance of many Christians with our own history

[@teddyyoung32]

Outstanding Love this info❤❤❤

[@markadams7597]

This is a great review for a few of the Patristic Fathers (not all are cited herein). The significant redundancy from one segment to the next could be reduced to give more time for those not reviewed. Interesting are the continuing points about church unity, identity of Christ, and Christian morals only skims the surface of each of these Father's writings. Those of the post apostolic age each spoke of many faithful opportunities beyond the witness of this video.

[@ChiSoter_2024]

I just love this channel... I enjoy the music background

[@theguyver4934]

Just like biblical and historical evidence proves that jesus and his apostles were vegatarians biblical and historical evidence also proves that the trinity, atonement, original sin and hell are very late misinterpretations and are not supported by the early creed hence its not a part of Christianity I pray that Allah swt revives Christianity both inside and out preserves and protects it and makes its massage be witnessed by all people but at the right moment, place and time The secred text of the Bible says ye shall know them by their fruits So too that I say to my christian brothers and sisters be fruitful and multiply Best regards from a Muslim ( line of ismail )

[@MichiMind]

I appreciate this

[@user-kb1ib5yq2r]

This article definitely blows the doors off of the comment. There is no difference in religions. “We all love the same God “ this defines God’s intent and the entire purpose for Jesus’ coming to earth; his death and resurrection..

[@eddiemartin1671]

Great 👍

[@user-hb8xg1wj3m]

Thank you 😊❤

[@PatrickSteil]

Great video. Would love to use for RCIA. But there are duplications and typos “Poper Doctrine”. Seems like you need some review and final edits :)

[@abhirai6124]

Thank you

[@noahsokiri5207]

very interesting story of the church fathers

[@theguyver4934]

Just like biblical and historical evidence proves that jesus and his apostles were vegatarians biblical and historical evidence also proves that the trinity, atonement, original sin and hell are very late misinterpretations and are not supported by the early creed hence its not a part of Christianity I pray that Allah swt revives Christianity both inside and out preserves and protects it and makes its massage be witnessed by all people but at the right moment, place and time The secred text of the Bible says ye shall know them by their fruits So too that I say to my christian brothers and sisters be fruitful and multiply Best regards from a Muslim ( line of ismail )

[@meliodasv.f.9836]

I love the video and the illustrations make it so much more enjoyable

[@BloodCovenant]

Excellent! There is a duplication of the Polycarp part of the video and Papias is missing.

[@theguyver4934]

Just like biblical and historical evidence proves that jesus and his apostles were vegatarians biblical and historical evidence also proves that the trinity, atonement, original sin and hell are very late misinterpretations and are not supported by the early creed hence its not a part of Christianity I pray that Allah swt revives Christianity both inside and out preserves and protects it and makes its massage be witnessed by all people but at the right moment, place and time The secred text of the Bible says ye shall know them by their fruits So too that I say to my christian brothers and sisters be fruitful and multiply Best regards from a Muslim ( line of ismail )

[@kiwihans100]

The Early Christian Church Fathers' by Henry Bettenson. Page 14."Irenaeus followed the example of the Apologists in seeking expound Christian teaching in terms acceptable to Greek thought. Thus contributing to what Harnack termed the dilution of Christianity by Hellenism." This is an honest admission of the motivation in much of the pro 'trinitarian' ideas and essays they contributed to the eventual formulation of both the trinity, immortal soul, succession of saints, hell & purgatory teachings that eventually became the mainstay of 'orthodoxy'.

[@tayomiisrael7671]

In and by the Cross we are delivered from ourselves; not only from our sins, but from ourselves; and being delivered from ourselves we are delivered into the Lord Jesus Christ, and King Jesus Christ becomes far more than we. It is a painful process, but it is a blessed issue. Open Window.

[@davidr5229]

This is really great but could use some varied music tracks.

[@johnmadhiyazhagan1961]

Very good presentation.

[@raulchavez6507]

Here is an answer of ChatGPT, everyone can draw their own conclusions: Which’s practices and beliefs are closer to those reflected by the Apostolic Fathers, the Catholic’s or the Protestant’s? ChatGPT The beliefs and practices reflected by the Apostolic Fathers are generally considered to be closer to those of the Catholic Church than to Protestant denominations. The Apostolic Fathers were early Christian writers and leaders who lived in the first and second centuries AD and were considered to have a direct connection to the apostles and the early church. Their writings and teachings were influential in shaping Christian doctrine and practice in the early centuries of the church. The Catholic Church traces its origins back to the early Christian church and claims to have maintained continuity with the teachings and practices of the Apostolic Fathers and the early church. Catholicism places a strong emphasis on apostolic succession, the authority of the pope as the successor of Peter, and the sacramental system, which includes baptism, confirmation, Eucharist, confession, anointing of the sick, marriage, and ordination. Protestant denominations, on the other hand, emerged out of the Reformation in the 16th century and often place a greater emphasis on individual interpretation of scripture, justification by faith alone, and the rejection of certain Catholic practices such as the veneration of saints and the authority of the pope. While there are certainly Protestant denominations that share some beliefs and practices with the Apostolic Fathers and the Catholic Church, as I mentioned in my previous answer, the overall emphasis on apostolic succession, sacraments, and the authority of the church is more closely aligned with Catholicism than with Protestantism.

[@lupelo8819]

We shouldn't trust "Apostolic fathers" they're not reliable.Jesus said...' I AM THE WAY THE TRUTH AND ETERNAL LIFE. IN GOD I TRUST(BELIEVE) ALL OTHERS "APOSTOLIC CHURCH FATHERS" BOW DOWN TO JESUS CHRIST'S SUBMISSION AND AUTHORITY!!!JESUS CHRIST IS THE ROCK ON WHOM HE BUILT HIS ONLY CHURCH!!

[@godisgood1737]

@@lupelo8819yes we shouldn’t trust anyone except your pastor because he is closer to Jesus than the church fathers.

[@ToonsGoofyMemes]

@@lupelo8819 Yes, instead of trusting those who were personally taught the teachings of Christ, we should make up our own beliefs and interpretations leading to over 30,000+ "churches" of those who claim to be following Christ. Endless heresy and schism is what Christ wanted!

[@pappap1702]

​@@ToonsGoofyMemesThat is exactly what the Catholic Church has done.

[@AthanasiaOrtholady]

❤CHRIST IS RISEN❤

[@marcussparticus8380]

It asked the same questions over and over again

[@jobinkoshy8197]

There is repetition at time 36 min and 41 min

[@Turner.1]

Thank you... to whomever wrote it down for us

[@sawyerwhited6802]

Turner What a wonderful reply, I like it.

[@superckn7]

Excellent video!! The visuals were excellent (J. Warner Wallace and William Lane Craig would approve!). But: lose the music, or turn it WAY down: my 65 y/o hearing had a difficult time listening to the great narrative/narrator vs the background music: probably on the same frequency (4000 Hz), so learning from this most excellent video was difficult! Otherwise, you get a thumbs up and a subscribe from me! Great work! RnMT

[@cindiloowhoo1166]

Sometimes I solve that by running thru a second time with the transcript,~~~

[@user-mx9rx1ci2o]

@@cindiloowhoo1166 How do you get the transcript?

[@MrCstarfeldt]

Theology Academy. The Ploycarp part of the video is reported 3 times in this video.

[@javiskaringa]

I wonder how big in terms on numbers this home churches were. I would really want to know

[@GizmoFromPizmo]

The Book of Hebrews has unknown authors too. It would have been fun to hear that book described.

[@TheLionFarm]

Great truth for the whole body 🪔 !

[@lindseywalker6925]

My hats' off to the preparers of this video. No mention of NT pastors. This title was only mentioned 7 time's in the Bible. Once in the NT and 6 time's in the book of Jeremiah. How did we get where we are today? Read 1st John 2:27

[@uncreatedlogos]

3:50 I was feeling the shivers 😂

[@goldenbear8250]

I am wondering if I have found an error in this presentation: At the 13:22 mark a statement is made that no city had existed in the area of Antioch until the Greeks conquered the area in 4 AD, "Hellenized" the area, and built up the city. Subsequently, at the 13:55 mark, a seemingly contradictory statement is presented that Roman General Pompey captured the city of Antioch from the Greeks in 64 BC. I am thinking that the date of 4 AD provided as the date the Greeks established Antioch must surely be in error.

[@franciscojones6226]

Curious, it is the 2nd video I see which claims Antioch was founded in the 4th century AD in stead of BC. Probably a typo that has been copied over. Nice summary and paused narration allow to digest the huge amount of information. Thx for putting it together.

[@chadpilled7913]

Awesome video on a little known topic. For me the music was a bit distracting but a fanfi fantastic and valuable video nevertheless

[@rodneybjornstad9016]

Yes. Music is a total distraction. Sort of amazing that Someone would out so much good intention and intelligence into something and then smear it with distractive music that sounds akin to backdrop of movie American Beauty . Uffda. Wrong turn there.

[@Glory-to-GOD89]

Najs video ♥️

[@kristian.kalmanlehto]

Good video but please take away that awful background music, it’s so disturbing.

[@jeffscully1347]

How telling you leave out the most important part of St. Ignatius' letter to Polycarp, where he first (in writing) called Jesus' Church the Catholic Church (Katholikós Ecclesia). What else did you leave out? Why? What is your agenda?

[@culbered]

Technical correction: At 13:19, the Greeks conquered the area around Antioch in the 4th century BC, not AD.

[@carlamatos2740]

The 'r' is missing in the written: proper doctrine; at 41 minutes and 41seconds

[@PureDiligence]

What about the sources that state St Evodius succeeded John as Church father

[@OrthodoxHSMother]

I was going to watch but wanted to clarify if this is an Eastern Orthodox Christian channel?

[@pete9688]

Interesting video .. but an ad every 3-5 minutes? I couldn’t finish the whole thing. Sorry.

[@yourneighbour3309]

Eastern Orthodoxy Is The One Truth☦️💙

[@collinskanazache8682]

💯

[@thealchemist7131]

If we were to ask Moses: "Is Ra El?", do you imagine he will say yes or no? And if we type the word "Ecclesiasticus" into an internet search engine the Scripture written by Jesus will surface. Do you believe in reincarnation? Thanks, and God Bless. ~Rick

[@drndomomelinguitherese]

Very good presentation. Thank you immensely for uploading and sharing this wonderful memorial event of God freely given to be as an advice of teaching program.

[@robvancamp2781]

Good info, but how annoying that background audio is!

[@omarsfitnessworld3213]

So the first church fathers were ignatius , polycarp and who else ?

[@woolybowly4205]

41:40. Poper doctrine

[@JPH4886]

You meant the 4th century BC for when the "Greeks helllenized the area?"

[@michaelwolfe8888]

The background "music" is terrible.

[@kiwihans100]

The Apostle Peter was an "Ordinary and unlettered man ( Acts 4:13) yet He testified that it was NOT by the "Cleverly devised" words of future 'church Fathers' ( most of which were 'clever & highly educated philosophers e..c|) but was SIMPLY by being eyewitnesses" to God the Father saying "THIS IS MY SON THE BELOVED". God had also told John the baptist the same thing! (Matt3:16) John who was with Peter at the tranfiguration also testified "The Word became flesh & we had a view of his glory, the glory of an ONLY BEGOTTEN SON from the Father" (John 1:14) Thus despite the claim that they knew better and that 'Jesus was God' e.t.c The apostles just testified to the truth about Jesus! That he is, not God himself, But His Son, who was anointed, blessed and directed BY God the Father (Phil 2:11)

[@novyespinosa9749]

❤❤❤

[@ThomasBrennanthombre55]

Ezekiel 36:25-30 (NLT): 25 “Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. Your filth will be washed away, and you will no longer worship idols. 26 And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart. 27 And I will put my Spirit in you so that you will follow my decrees and be careful to obey my regulations. 28 “And you will live in Israel, the land I gave your ancestors long ago. You will be my people, and I will be your God. 29 I will cleanse you of your filthy behavior. I will give you good crops of grain, and I will send no more famines on the land. 30 I will give you great harvests from your fruit trees and fields, and never again will the surrounding nations be able to scoff at your land for its famines.

[@candyhr4152]

Poor polycarp.😢

[@grahamebennett3875]

If it’s not in the canon scripture, forget it. Nowhere in scripture is there a foundation for Romanism

[@TheLincolnrailsplitt]

You poor dear. Are you threatened by such tradition? Fasting on Wednesday and Fridays each week in preparation for the Eurcharist in the Divine Liturgy is a staple of Eastern Orthodoxy.

[@sweynforkbeardtraindude]

Acts 2:38

[@roshosana]

No music please. Disturbing. People hearing text not music.

[@joeychicago6322]

As a Catholicum apologetic, this is wonderful. May souls convert, repent, and come back to the one tru church of Jesus Christ. May the followers of the anti Christ before it's to late convert and save souls, and for the conversion of all sinners. May Russia b consecrated to our Mothers Immaculate Heart and may all children be saved from torture and abortion. May God bless us all.

[@omarsfitnessworld3213]

Do you really believe that if your not Catholic , your going to hell? Because That’s not biblical , the church , the body , the bride of Christ is the Christians that believe and follow Him.

[@joeychicago6322]

@@omarsfitnessworld3213 I never said if ur not Catholic your going to hell, so no I do not believe that at all. My whole point is this, maybe you can actually understand this simple way, how ever u come to Christ is wut he wants from u. We r his children and we will all b different. Woe to u that prevents his children to love him, to worship him in their way. I don't judge also I pray for my enemies. R you my enemy, my christian friend??? Do u and I'll do me. I certainly am not affected by your way and do not give it a thought unless in this situation. God bless us all...

[@tony1685]

why does catholicism teach contrary God's Word?

[@tony1685]

@@joeychicago6322 @omarsfitnessworld3213 - you wrote: _'Do u and I'll do me.'_ - a 12 yr old would say that, Sir. you, up above - noted that you're a _'Catholic apologetic.'_ - can you not defend this 'faith' against Christianity? i bet you're not able.

[@joeychicago6322]

@@tony1685 Well T, wut exactly does it supposedly contradict? Cause it certainly doesn't and tit for tat, Catholicism vs Prots is closer more perfect and infallible to the word of Christ. Remember we r the Apostolic way brother, do your research, look into the 1st all the way threw the Crusades for enlightenment.

[@patrickjohnson7592]

The Words, of the Jewish Apostles, were directed, to the Nazarene Congregations, of the first century.

[@geordiewishart1683]

The Apostles were Israelites. Please learn the difference between Israelite and Jew

[@GaminOnDevils]

Did God do any miracles through the apostolic fathers?

[@GizmoFromPizmo]

Polycarp doesn't mention "a bishop" in Phillipi because in the first century, multiple bishops were assigned to pastor their flock. The video does say that Polycarp's letter addresses the presbyters, which is to say, bishops. Modern audiences aren't familiar with how the church was governed in the first and second centuries because of the corruption that supplanted the true church by the mid to late second century.

[@leunnameibale7294]

the title says "everything to know..." but the truth is, it only have half of the information and the truth, specially on the information about catholicism.

[@GizmoFromPizmo]

Look, "The Way to Life", as found in the Didache can be read right out of the Gospel of Matthew. The same is true for "The Way of Death". These two articles do not support anything more than, "they copied it out of the gospels."

[@edwardantonio7505]

The Greeks didn't conquer in the 4th Century AD, it was BC. (Minutes 13:20)

[@stratocaster1992]

"6 days of Creation correspond to 6.000 years..." How could he wrote that in the context of them being expected Christ's return when at the time it was around 4.000 years from Creation?

[@djalimodjalimo]

That view is quite naive. You need to do some serious biblical research on a more scholarly level. ❤ 0:03

[@stratocaster1992]

Could you give me some broader information?@@djalimodjalimo

[@jmdsservantofgod8405]

They were just 12 regular guys that had faith in Jesus! Let’s not build it up and put those circles around their heads! Great faith and they went out in twos! The Holy Spirit did the rest!

[@YeshuaSaves3]

Can any Catholic or orthodox explain why a Protestant can’t take communion with you when the main concern of the early church father was simply that they be baptized?

[@cheese9879]

Read the early church for yourself, it's because Protestants do not believe what we believe.

[@reeferfranklin]

Ummm, Antioch was founded by Seleucus I Nicator in 300 BC not 400 AD.

[@haroldmccabe3467]

Yes. 4th century BC not 4th century AD, ~13:20 into video

[@paulyost3283]

You say that "..."the Greeks conquered the area in the 4th century A.D." I am no master of math, but know it was about 300 BC that the Greeks founded Antioch.

[@Y2KMillenniumBug]

Actually they were not signing non disclosure but ky privacy Rights cause everyone was studying me until the whole world talking and doing different sorts if studies

[@kiwihans100]

If we seek pure Christian truth, is was complete in every way by the death of the apostles! They form the 'foundartion of the Christian congregation with Christ as the corner stone! Jude said in 55AD "The Faith was delivered to the Holy ones (Saints) ONE FOR ALL TIME. Nothing was to be added or subtracted! ( Rev 22: 18,19) Paul said that "All scripture ( complete by the end of the first century) is SUFFICIENT unto salvation ( 2 tIM 3:16,17) We dont greek philosophy & personal oppinions!

[@richlopez5896]

That scripture requires an interpreter. Going by personal interpretation has lead to confusion and thousands of contradicting beliefs on what it says. Not to mention the apostles handed down some things in writing and other in tradition. St. Paul said to hold to both. Those who place their confidence in Martin Luther’s 16th-century theory of sola scriptura (Latin: “Scripture alone”), will usually argue for their position by citing a couple of key verses. The first is this: “These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name” (John 20:31). The other is this: “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be equipped, prepared for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17). According to these Protestants, these verses demonstrate the reality of sola scriptura (the “Bible only” theory). Not so, reply Catholics. First, the verse from John refers to the things written in that book (read it with John 20:30, the verse immediately before it to see the context of the statement in question). If this verse proved anything, it would not prove the theory of sola scriptura but that the Gospel of John is sufficient. Second, the verse from John’s Gospel tells us only that the Bible was composed so we can be helped to believe Jesus is the Messiah. It does not say the Bible is all we need for salvation, much less that the Bible is all we need for theology; nor does it say the Bible is even necessary to believe in Christ. After all, the earliest Christians had no New Testament to which they could appeal; they learned from oral, rather than written, instruction. Much the same can be said about 2 Timothy 3:16-17. To say that all inspired writing “has its uses” is one thing; to say that only inspired writing need be followed is something else. The Bible denies that it is sufficient as the complete rule of faith. Paul says that much Christian teaching is to be found in the tradition which is handed down by word of mouth (2 Tim. 2:2). He instructs us to “stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by letter” (2 Thess. 2:15). This oral teaching was accepted by Christians, just as they accepted the written teaching that came to them later. Jesus told his disciples: “He who hears you hears me, and he who rejects you rejects me” (Luke 10:16). The Church, in the persons of the apostles, was given the authority to teach by Christ; the Church would be his representative. He commissioned them, saying, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations” (Matt. 28:19). And how was this to be done? By preaching, by oral instruction: “So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes by the preaching of Christ” (Rom. 10:17). The Church would always be the living teacher. It is a mistake to limit “Christ’s word” to the written word only or to suggest that all his teachings were reduced to writing. The Bible nowhere supports either notion. “[Paul commands,] ‘Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which you have been taught, whether by word or by our letter’ [2 Thess. 2:15]. From this it is clear that they did not hand down everything by letter, but there is much also that was not written. Like that which was written, the unwritten too is worthy of belief. So let us regard the tradition of the Church also as worthy of belief. Is it a tradition? Seek no further” (Homilies on Second Thessalonians [A.D. 402]

[@kiwihans100]

@@richlopez5896 A very long comment, Thank you! to justify the way men have thought they can improve on the word of God! My Bible says that the "The sayings I have taught you are spirit and life" These are the words of the Lord Jesus! Both catholisism and protestantism have relied heavily on their traditions so many of which, like those of the jews in the talmud have in fact made, as Jesus said "The word of God invalid". I have studied so many church 'traditions' they were based on both pagan & greek philosophy. Ie LOGOS, PHSYKE, HADES. The bible's explanation for these three things is very different from the church traditions. Would you like me to supply you with documented information on the difference? Why am I sceptical about post biblical 'traditions'? simply because I have been warned! By whom? The Lord himself, Paul, Peter & John. Very clearly that 'After the apostles men will arise and speak 'twisted' things', 'traditions of men' e.t.c. Sorry I will stick to the bible, it alone can give me everlasting life. It alone records to actual words of my Saviour! As the Psalmist put it "Put not your trust in Princes in whom NO SALVATION BELONGS" ( psm 146:3). I know you most likely feel a sense of loyalty to your 'church' your parents faith, whatever. I respect your faith. I dont judge you in any way, but I prefer to read my bible and direct my worship to my heavanly Father through his beloved Son Jesus Christ. Only this can result in everlasting life!

[@cindiloowhoo1166]

@Eric S “Romanist?” Christ’s Church, Catholic (universal) was started with “Upon this Rock I will build my Church.” The Vulgate Bible was compiled circa 400AD by St Jerome. Thus, all “denominations” and the Bible emanate from The Catholic Church. You are not prohibited from reading or acquiring knowledge. Thousands of denominations, each thinking they are the only “right” ones….

[@rosehammer9482]

Were all the Apostolic Fathers Gentiles? Where did the Jerusalem saints go just prior to the destruction of Jerusalem? Do we have any writings from them?

[@dfacedagame]

Almost all were of Gentile origin. While there is much proof for James, the Brother of Our Lord leading the Saints of Jerusalem for some time, we have to understand the persecution of Christians was happening from the second of the inception of Christs' earthly ministry, so that is another key reason we find those that learned at the feet of Paul the Apostle, like Clement and those that learned at the feet of John the Apostle, like Ignatius, Papias, and Polycarp, are of Gentile origin. If a large percentage of the Apostles left Jerusalem, it's not surprising to see this. We also need to remember places like Smyrna where Polycarp was from and Antioch where Ignatius was from, were in an area of Turkey that already had a heavy Hellenistic Jew influence. So some of them may have been of Jewish/Israelite bloodline, but by culture, they were very much Gentiles, therefore making the Christian conversion they had to go through in their earlier days, all the more easier. Here is a cool quote I found............... According to Eusebius' Church History 4.5.3-4, the first 15 Christian Bishops of Jerusalem were "of the circumcision", meaning they were Jewish. The Romans destroyed the Jewish leadership in Jerusalem in year 135 during the Bar Kokhba revolt, but it is traditionally believed the Jerusalem Christians waited out the Jewish-Roman wars in Pella in the Decapolis. So I saw you mentioned the destruction of Jerusalem and you were probably talking about the Temple in 70AD, but as you can see there were Christian Jews there well into the 2nd Century. God bless you and yours my brother.

[@tongakhan230]

The Apostles Jesus chose were all of Jewish background. These so-called Church fathers who raised their heads after the death of the Apostles were most likely part of the apostasy foretold by Paul at Acts 20:30. That is why their bickered on doctrinal issues.

[@makingsmokesince76]

@@tongakhan230Read Athanasius’ On the Incarnation of the Word. It’s available online and only 40 pages. It, together with the OT scripture he references, refutes your statements as unfounded speculation.

[@tongakhan230]

@@makingsmokesince76 : If someone takes the trouble to read the Bible, it would become obvious that there was no organized Christian Congregation after the First Century. Satan was running things with teachings he wanted spread. (Acts 20:30) and from AMONG YOU yourselves men will rise and SPEAK TWISTED THINGS to draw away the disciples after themselves. That is how the church systems came to be, with the Trinity, hellfire torment, immortal soul and other twisted teachings. Thus, I'd take Paul's advice and stick to the Bible (1 Corinthians 4:6). Why go running after Athanasius and others when all we need is in the Bible. Ask any JW. They know the Bible.

[@rosehammer9482]

@@dfacedagame I’m currently reading the Book Eusebius The Church History translation and commentary by Paul L Maier. There sure was a lot of cults and false teaching going on besides the persecution. I’m reading about Origen right now.

[@DonYoung-zi1gw]

Good film but I couldn't help to notice that he said the Greeks conquered the area in 400 AD. Antioch was actually established by Seleucus I Nicator in 300 BC. The Greek empire was long gone by 400 AD. His script may have read 400 BC and he just read it wrong.

[@Beautyforashes227]

Wow wow wow Polycarp

[@scottlewis9127]

I read it and will tell you the early Christians bare no resemblance to modern American Christianity other than believing Jesus is the Son of God

[@rickfilmmaker3934]

The Didache was written before the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem.

[@TheLincolnrailsplitt]

Rubbish😂

[@MasterKeyMagic]

it brings me great relief that the first Christians rejected ALL 5 points of Calvinism and obviously faith alone and scripture alone.

[@cindiloowhoo1166]

It is said those two little gems were pencilled in by Martin Luther.

[@carolusaugustussanctorum]

It's hard for calvinists to accept their condemned heresy founded by an excommunicated frenchman, in the 16th century, that is, more than 1,500 years after Christ and His Apostles, without any connection to them and in opposition to the holy catholic apostolic Church that does and always did… Is not christian in the slightest, by the contrary.

[@MasterKeyMagic]

@@carolusaugustussanctorum Amen Amen!👏🏽

[@ohmy4275]

Wasn't the criminal on the cross next to Jesus saved by his faith alone?

[@MasterKeyMagic]

@@ohmy4275 No, he was justified by Jesus who knew that had he lived, he'd of born good fruit as a good person

[@bridony225]

@13:20 The Greeks conquered Antioch in the 4th century BC, not AD

[@larrybedouin2921]

Thy way, O God, is in thy sanctuary, who is so great a God as our God? {Psalm77:13} ...as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith God, that thou make all things according to *the pattern* shewed to thee in the mount. {Hebrews 8:5} The *sanctuary* [tabernacle] was a pattern of types and shadows of the heavenly temple, and Jesus Christ is the substance of those types and shadows. He is the door to the sanctuary; Jesus is the door to the Kingdom of heaven. He is the inner court surrounded by white linen; which is symbolic of being covered Christ prefect righteousness. He is our passover sacrificed for us on burnt alter for sacrifice. He is the laver for washing; symbolic of the rebirth, being born again of the Spirit. He is the table of Showbread; the two stacks of loves of bread are symbolic of the word of God (the bread of life) in two testaments / witnesses, also the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve Apostles. He is the Lampstand; the oil being symbolic of his Spirit; the Lampstand symbolic of his light unto the world. He is our Altar of incense; making intercession for his saints. He is our Mercy seat covering the Ark of the covenant; Jesus is both our advocate standing for his saints with the Father and He is our judge in judment. Jesus Christ caused the sacrifices and their oblations to cease, (Dan 9:27) by his one perfect sacrifice. In contrast to the time of the Gentiles, wherefore the sanctuary of God is trodden under foot for forty and two months. How so? This church who calls herself the mother church, claims to be *the door* to salvation. And the white linen surrounding the inner court is the righteousness of Mary and the saints of the Roman church. She claims that Christ sacrifice and Atonement for sin was not sufficient, for she instituted seven (works) sacraments. She through infant baptism makes a mockery of the rebirth of the new man. Her Catechism thinks to replace the inspired word of God. Her prayers to dead saints and to Mary, thinks to replace Christ work of intercession at the altar of incense. Hers is a false spirit which thinks to cover the light of truth. This beast and her king think to change times and laws of God. And goeth into perdition.

[@pete4258]

All of these Church Fathers were united under the Catholic Church: Wherever the bishop shall appear, there let the multitude [of the people] also be; even as, wherever Jesus Christ is, there is the Catholic Church. - St Ignatius of Antioch Amen... God bless

[@jeffscully1347]

Yeah. I stopped watching after it was clear they weren't going to mention that found in St. Ignatius' letters, where he called Jesus' Church the Catholic Church.

[@2394Joseph]

​@@jeffscully1347 Thou art Peter, (Petra a stone) and upon this rock (Petros, Christ Himself) I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not ! against it” (Matt. 16:18).3)

[@jeffscully1347]

@@2394Joseph that's funny. But Now I will tell you the truth so that if you ever repeat that ridiculous story about St. Peter, _you_ know you'll be lying. And God will know you are lying. Lying is a sin. "Thou Shall Not Bear False Witness Against Your Neighbor." Jesus and the Apostles didn't speak Greek. They spoke Aramaic. In Aramaic, Jesus called Simon, Kepha (or Cephas), which means Rock. He called him Kepha the very first time they met (John 1:42). Simon had been known as the Rock for three and a half years before Jesus called him the Rock at Caesarea Philippi. Jesus had taken the Apostles on a two-day journey to Caesarea Phillipi for a reason. It was the backdrop of the Gates of Hell--a natural rock formation that was literally thought to be the opening to Hades. It was the location of a giant Rock formation that served as the place of worship for the pagan god Pan. The Greek language is a romance language. All of the nouns in Greek are either masculine or feminine. The word for rock in Greek is feminine. There was no masculine word for rock. When Matthew was writing his Gospel he took the feminine, petra, and gave it a masculine ending, petros. Jesus would not have taken such a serious moment in His ministry, make the Apostles walk two days out of their way, to make a joke and call Simon (Kepha) by a girls name, especially since He had just blessed his chosen Apostle. Peter is named 190 times in the New Testament. The Apostle named the second most is John, 29 times.the Whenever the Apostles were named Peter was *ALWAYS* first. Judas was *ALWAYS* last. The entire New Testament shows Peter to be the leader of the Apostles. He's the first to speak. The first to act. The first to be chastised by Jesus. He performed the first miracle by an Apostle after Jesus ascended into Heaven. Peter decided to replace Judas with Matthias. He decided gentiles could become Christians. He decided the 613 Mosaic Laws were no longer to be imposed on Jewish followers of Christ. He decided circumcision was to be replaced by baptism. Jesus gave Simon (Kepha) the keys to the kingdom of Heaven. In Isaiah 22, we see King David choosing as his chief steward (AL Habayith, in Hebrew--literally means "Over the House")). The Al Habayith was given the keys to the kingdom. Whatever he decided was law. *THAT* is what Jesus did for Peter. Made him His Al Habayith.

[@2394Joseph]

@Jeff Scully I don't need your Papist propaganda. Please keep your Popish heresies all to yourself. It is Christ alone for me. I do not need any other mediator between myself and my God other than Jesus Christ alone. If you want to believe lies, that's up to you. However, there are eternal consequences for that. As it is written, "Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling "

[@jeffscully1347]

@@2394Joseph you're funny. What lies did I tell? Or is it the fact that you're being shown what people have purposely hidden from you your entire life has you confused? Jesus established the Catholic Church in AD 33. He chose St. Peter to lead His one, holy, catholic, and Apostolic Church against which the gates of Hell shall not prevail. It's history. It happened. People there at the time wrote about it. We have proof. We know the names and dates of every pope from Pope Francis all the way back to St. Peter. It's an unbroken chain of Apostolic succession. Every single year is accounted for. The Catholic Church is 1,990 years old. The oldest Protestant denomination is 505 years old. Which one has been there since the beginning? Jesus established ONE Church. He promised the Apostles and us that He would be with His Church forever. How could have have promised He would be with the Apostles AND His Church forever, if that Church wouldn't exist until 1,400+ years AFTER the last Apostle died? Every Protestant denomination was/is _invented by a human being who has no authority from God. Only Jesus' Church: _the Catholic Church_ has God's authority.

[@Y2KMillenniumBug]

That's why I freaked out when people like coming here in tour groups hahahah

[@greatscottsartstudio8042]

Amazing video , completely ruined by the awful music !!!!

[@ramonroxas2072]

WHO ARE THE APOSTOLIC FATHERS???

[@richlopez5896]

those who were personally trained by apostles and ordained to succeed them and keep the faith going. St. Clement of Rome St. Polycarp of Smyrna St. Ignatius of Antioch

[@Thomas-lg6jx]

One untruth....as the Apostles creed was thev1st catholic teaching .33 A.D.

[@gerardpatti]

We have the gospel and we have the letters and the writing of Luke in Acts of the apostles, This is the early church. In fact if you are a Believer in Our Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior then you are the church, The gospel of Christ is simple, repent of your sins confess Him as Lord of your life and receive the Holy Spirit the Gift from the Father, Don’t lift up no name other then Jesus. Catholics and I used to be one center around every Saint and The Virgin Mary and this is Against God and The Holy Spirit. For He will guide you in all Truths. The worship of Mary is of the deception of the devil and it will take you farther than you want to go and keep you longer than you want to stay. Why not pray straight to Jesus,