A Reading of the Didache

[@stipekristijancicak5698]

To think that this work was rediscovered in 1873, lost since at least the 3rd century. Thank you for your work.

[@Boysermusic]

Now I question it's authenticity. Skepticism deactivate!

[@mkprr]

Seeing how the early church operated helped save my faith in Christ despite seeing how things today sometimes go in churches. The Didache is amazing. Thanks for reading it.

[@TheBelovedDisciple144]

Yes, its definitely an awesome piece of Christian work. Straight bibilical Christian living, cuts out all the fat, and gets straight to the point in a perfectly well ordered and straight forward way. Makes understanding how the Christian life is to be lived in the most crystal clear way possible. So no one gets it twisted. It's a shame it got hidden under a rock. Hardly any Christian's even know it exists even though it's an INCREDIBLE piece of our history. It could really do the whole church a major service if it was passed around for everyone to read and think on. I'm all about getting back to our roots.

[@dieselcowboy777]

The didache was most likely written by the 1st century antichrists that john said went out

[@mkprr]

@@dieselcowboy777 which parts of the Didache lead you to think that? As I see it, the focus is on the ethics Christ taught and it doesn't give a concise summary of Christ's nature which I do think is odd but I also don't see in it any denial that He came in the flesh or anything similar to what John seems to be warning about in 1 John. Which parts of it do you think point to them being antichrist?

[@anastasiatsatsakouli6181]

I wish I had known about the earlier in life. But God's timing is perfect. Kyrie eleison me 🙏

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[@benjaminrush4443]

08/26/2022 - Wonderful Stuff. Church History is timeless when it comes to the Truth. God Bless. Amen.

[@vincenzorutigliano5435]

The writings of Ignatius of Antioch and many other early Christians were called "forgeries" by John Calvin and other protestant leaders because even if they weren't justifying Roman Catholicism and Greek Orthodoxy they still make a very strong case for them. What we can get out of their writings is that through Baptism you become a member of the One True Church (which is the Body of Christ) where you participate of the supper of the Lord and receive the Body of Christ.

[@willtheperson7224]

Let Calvinism be anathema!

[@wonderingpilgrim]

Thank you for this reading and the ministry you are doing. May God bless your service in Him.

[@ThePropriate]

Thank you for this. I love the way it starts with the dichotomy of life and death. Somewhere along the line, Christianity became about the dichotomy of heaven and hell. But the Didache says that those who are made to stumble will perish not go to hell. This is the great truth that has largely been lost and it changes everything about our understanding of God and our lives. We either remain in faith, which the Didache clearly indicates is doing the commandments of God as they are listed in this book and revealed in scripture, or not taking on the yoke of Christ. In the first case, we escape the curse of death that befalls the unrepentant sinner, or in the second case, we experience the consequence of the decree by God to Adam, and later Moses to the Israelites, that if you sin you shall die. This, at bottom, is the challenge of our lives. Believing and by the grace of God doing the will of God or living according to anything else, such as our own notions or those of anyone else.

[@JoshAlicea1229]

Also see that the "life or death" distinction comes from Moses in Deuteronomy 30:15, “Now listen! Today I am giving you a choice between life and death, between prosperity and disaster." :)

[@ThePropriate]

@@JoshAlicea1229 That's pretty much the essence of true religion right there.

[@eldermillennial8330]

Human Souls do not die, in the sense of ceasing to exist, God made them immortal, but Die to Him when they reject Him. That alone, even if nothing else happens, is Hell.

[@ThePropriate]

@@eldermillennial8330 I think you are mistaken on that point. From what scripture do you derive that? I see nothing in the Bible to support that view. Adam and Eve were kept from the tree of Life, so that they would not become immortal.

[@torbreww]

After listening to this for the first time there are two initial things that stand out to me. Firstly, the absence of salvation through repentance and faith in Christ, and secondly, that this early church document seems to be encouraging adult baptism by full immersion in a river.

[@PostApostolicChurch]

Thank you for commenting. Yes, the Didache does not explain about salvation. This might be because the Didache is more of a quick reference or convenient how-to on the major practices of Christianity. In other words, it seems like the Didache was written for those who were already Christians. Secondly, you are right about baptism. The Didache recommends a river, but also explains how one should find water however they are physically able to use it. God bless you!

[@brenosantana1458]

Test Paul if you didint

[@jonhilderbrand4615]

This is quite beautiful. I am a "protestant," but willing and eager to find and acknowledge truth where I find it. "All the Bible is true, but not all truth is in the Bible." As long as we test the spirits and all teaching against scripture, ascertaining as much as possible the historical context of the various early texts, and acknowledge that as great and marvelous the teachings of the post-apostolic and church fathers might be, they are not inspired scripture, much can be learned from them. It's fascinating to see how closely the Christians of the post-apostolic age held to the teachings of the apostles, but also informative to see how a little bit of "leaven" is already beginning to creep in. The "rules" concerning fasting and saying the Lord's Prayer three times a day, for instance, are not "necessary" and should be left up to the conscience of the Believer. To command them at certain times makes for the beginning of the observance of vain ritual. On the whole, though, I have found it to be very informative and a rich blessing to read!

[@vincenzorutigliano5435]

Jesus probably did not require to do those things but they are definitely good for our sanctification. It's the fullness of the Faith.

[@vincenzorutigliano5435]

@@mixandmatch44 We can make a lot of bad asumptions but I feel it´s safe to infer that: 1 The Supper of the Lord was the center of Christian life 2 Baptism by sprinkling water is valid 3 People confessed their sins

[@danvankouwenberg7234]

They messed up, Jon. They should have asked you.

[@jonhilderbrand4615]

@The jew Fears The Pan-Slavic Empire "Vain ritual"? If it is simply rote repetition, yes. The Lord's prayer is not a spell; it is a model prayer that must be sincere to have any merit.

[@jonhilderbrand4615]

@@vincenzorutigliano5435 I do not disagree, if they are performed through the guidance of the Holy Spirit and not merely items to be checked off a list or used to puff oneself up and lord over others.

[@gabriellebaalke6704]

Thank you. This is wonderful.

[@sarak6860]

I enjoy reading in the Didache. I had been taught that only Baptism by immersion is legitimate and acceptable to God. But the Didache shows that baptism by pouring is acceptable. Now I feel free to choose from other churches besides the "immersion only" ones.

[@PostApostolicChurch]

Thanks for sharing. I would like to point out that "baptism" in the Greek literally means "immersion." Sprinkling, pouring, and dipping are not baptism, technically speaking. I believe the point the author of the Didache is showing is that there are situations when a person cannot find (or be brought to) water (Acts 8:36). Sprinkling, pouring, and dipping are exceptions. Normally, these things are not baptism, but if all normal immersion options are not possible, then sprinkling (etc.) is expedient. And I hope that immersion churches realize this. They shouldn't be dogmatic about how people want to give their pledge of a good conscience in baptism (1Pet 3:21), saying that all other modes are sinful. On the flip side, I hope that non-immersion churches realize what baptism actually is: an immersion. For example, Paul calls it a burial (Rom 6:4). Immersion is a burial in water, just as baptism is a burial in Christ's death. It is for this reason that the New Testament calls the act of baptism "baptism"... it is a immersion, both literally and figuratively. Thanks again for commenting! God bless!

[@jeonesevenv9]

@@PostApostolicChurch Greetings! One question. What baptism is Jesus speaking about in Matthew 20:22? And if it isn't water, what is the "one baptism" of Ephesians 4:5 Thank you. Blessings in Christ Jesus.

[@PostApostolicChurch]

​ JeOneSeven V9 Great question. We see in the New Testament references to different uses of baptism. In Matthew 20:22, it is the "baptism of suffering." In Acts 19, we see that there was "baptism into John." As we see in Matt 28 a "baptism into the Father and Son and Holy Spirit." And there are other uses in the NT also. My first thought is to remember that "baptism" isn't a holy term... at least it wasn't when the NT was written. It was a word that simply meant to "submerge." My point is that, instead of look at the NT through the eyes of Eph 4:5, maybe we should look at Eph 4:5 through the eyes of the rest of the NT. In Eph 4:5, it says "one Lord." But we see in Peter's letter that Sarah called Abraham "lord." We also see that Jesus taught that the government has "lords" that lord it over others. (But it shouldn't be that way in the church.) This is talked about just a couple verses after "baptism of suffering." See Matt 20:25. After all, lord was a common word that simply meant "master." Therefore, there is more than one lord, just as there is more than one baptism. In conclusion, I do not believe Paul is saying that there is one UNIVERSAL Lord, because we should choose each day whom we will serve: either God or money/idols. Our lord who whomever we worship. The question is whether we will worship and serve the one, true Lord. There is many lords, but only one, true Lord. In the same way, there are many baptisms. And we can use that word to describe them all. But there is only one, true Baptism that saves: Matt 28:19-20. The baptism of suffering and death ("even if I give my body to be burned but not have love") is not salvation. Baptism into John or anyone else (see Acts 19) is not salvation--though it was a God-ordained baptism for a very short time. The one, true Baptism that saves is Matt 28:19-20 (see also 1Pet 3:21). I hope this helps. God bless you!

[@Volleyball_Chess_and_Geoguessr]

Whatever you want to follow and trust. Sounds like you made up your mind already and are now using this to justify it. The BIBLE seems to be a believer's baptism by immersion.

[@BanquetNZ]

How was Jesus baptised? And what point in His life?

[@stephonolomax7749]

Instructions from the Torah, Gospels and Epistles all in one package? My curiosity is sparked.

[@L.vegmadekid.V]

The didache made me rethink church history and actually started studying after leaving Catholicism for Protestantism and believing all the misconceptions of the Catholic church, almost became Orthodox but decided to revert back and deciding between the Roman Rite or and Eastern Rite.

[@aduddellalarm9321]

It mentions fasting “on the preparation day”…. They obviously kept the Sabbath. This lines up with how the Messiah said “pray your flight not take part on a Sabbath day”.

[@PostApostolicChurch]

Thank you for commenting. You might know that Preparation Day is the day before the Sabbath, not the Sabbath itself. Therefore, the Preparation Day is Friday. If the early Christians fasted on the Preparation Day, then they fasted on Friday. To clarify, none of the early Christians observed the Sabbath. God bless you!

[@aduddellalarm9321]

@@PostApostolicChurch They were instructed to learn, because “Act 15:21 “For from ancient generations Mosheh has, in every city, those proclaiming him - being read in the congregations every Sabbath.” “ Sounds like many did, but the narrative was changed to usher in a deceit. Kind of like how many hear “the Lords day” & they assume the catholic sunday, but “Mat 12:8 “For the Son of Aḏam is Master of the Sabbath.”” We are commanded to keep the Sabbath as a sign between us & Him from the beginning.

[@PostApostolicChurch]

@@aduddellalarm9321 You bring up good points. I am very happy to discuss this with you! Acts 15:21. It says, "Those proclaiming him." Peter is talking. Who is Peter talking about? From the way this is phrased, Peter is not talking about what he and Christians are doing. He doesn't use "we." He says "those proclaiming him." Who is Peter talking about? Peter is saying, "The Jews proclaiming Moses." Peter is talking about what the Jews are still doing in their synagogues. Peter is not talking about what Christians are doing. What does the Bible say about what day the Lord's Day is? Where in the New Testament did Jesus or the apostles say that Christians are to keep the Sabbath?

[@aduddellalarm9321]

@@PostApostolicChurch Matthew 5 “until heaven & earth passes away”…. He obviously knew beforehand that people would end up teaching against the commandments, which is why He said anyone that did, would be called the least in the kingdom. 1Jn 2:6 The one who says he stays in Him ought himself also to walk, even as He walked. 1Jn 2:7 Beloved, I write no fresh command to you, but an old command which you have had from the beginning. The old command is the Word which you heard from the beginning. Rev. 12:17, Rev. 14:12, Rev. 22:14

[@aduddellalarm9321]

@@PostApostolicChurch My original comment was just my surprise because I believed that most of these types of mentions had been removed because of the Latin situation that happened with many old scrolls. It was not my intention to begin a debate so if it appears so I apologize… I did want to point out some of the scriptures that often get overlooked though. May the Spirit of truth lead us both into all truth! Hoping the best for you and the work you seek to accomplish for the Father in Messiah. I pray that the pure Light & love from the Almighty will increase in us both until we depart this place. Peace & kindness

[@moniquemonicat]

This book is directed to the early Gentile believers and thus directly addresses sexually corrupting boys, and ending life in the womb and infanticide specifically because these were practices of the Gentiles, and not common practices in Judaism. This would explain why no direct mention is in the Torah because in Judaism it was already understood as aberrant practices. --"The Didache: Faith, Hope, & Life of the Earliest Christian Communities 50-70 C.E.," by Aaron Milavec

[@PostApostolicChurch]

No mention of the Torah? Wow, that is an insightful observation! I agree with what you said. Thank you for sharing. God bless~

[@idenhlm]

@@PostApostolicChurch I would have to correct you and say , if it concerns our Lord then it is only about the Torah.

[@leejennifercorlewayres9193]

Interesting because now it's those ones doing those practices: 🇮🇱: 👺

[@mikesommers9557]

i dont care what anyone says, this was definately inspired.

[@mikesommers9557]

@Asaph Vapor "the bible" is not the only record of inspired writings. I have things I wrote in my notebook that are inspired. not to mention the FACT that "the bible" is filled with mistranslations and missing/ added verses.

[@PhinAI]

...Inspired by whom?...

[@wonderingpilgrim]

The Didache was definitely inspired, in the sense that the writer or writers were directly inspired by the Word of God. With the exception of a few practices that are extra, but are certainly not unbiblical, you can see how they draw directly from multiple scriptures as they form a type of abbreviated but reverent manual for Christian living and church life.

[@TheBelovedDisciple144]

Kinda seems like it’s the Moral law the Christians are 2 follow as opposed to the law of Moses. It all makes perfect sense, having known the Holy Spirit intimately this is definitely His play book.

[@TheBelovedDisciple144]

Ναζωραῖος Yeah they have. Go so far as to reject the grace teachings of Paul all together and go right back under the full law of Moses. Which I can’t imagine is going very well. You would be stuck in Romans 7 and never be able to live in Romans 8. It’s a train wreck waiting to happen in my opinion. You can’t serve God to your maximum potential outside of walking in The Holy Spirit. Which is a work of Grace. Because you will be in a continual war within your members following the law in your flesh with no help from the Spirit of Grace. That is if you decided to reject Paul in your Judazing. And we no how many times the Jews failed God under the law in their own effort. Which is why we were given the new covenant in the first place. (Personally I blame the internet, way to many rabbit holes to go down, I can’t tell you how many off the wall theologies I have ran into in the past 10 years that probably never exsisted before the 21st century)

[@tbillyjoeroth]

I'm reading The Didache by Aaaron Milavec, a PhD seminary prof, and in the introduction he says that it was/is meant to be HEARD, that it is a transcription of an oral performance. So, much like the Gospels, it is meant to be HEARD. But I can't say it's the best reading.

[@ceceliaTkach]

It was meant as an early manual for early Christians but was not complete by any means.

[@glockbite]

This is great. This is good extra biblical stuff. I like how it mentions teachers and first fruits which are things rarely heard of due to modern church structure. Maybe teachers can be extended to include pastors/bishops? Thank you so much for posting this I am enjoying the new information and some of which I just somehow knew should be so but this affirms it. Please continue to post on this channel the work you do seems trustworthy which it is hard to come by. God bless you brother.

[@PostApostolicChurch]

Because the Didache does not mention pastors/bishops/etc. is significant. I believe this is one of the main reasons for the early date of the Didache. Those roles were probably not grounded until around 100 AD. Until that time, the church still had the traveling teachers such as Titus and Timothy. Thank you so much for your many encouragements!

[@pfarquharson1]

In Chapter 15 the Didache, mention Bishops and Deacon? However, it looks as those posts are in the early stages of use. At this stage other names were also being used Apostle, Teacher, Prophet, Shepherd and others. I agree with the early date 50-70 A.D. given by Aaron Milavec in his books. The terminology in the Didache looks not long after beginnings of the early Church, we have to look at writings of Ignatius, about 110 A.D. for more on the role of Bishops.

[@wjm5972]

Ignatius letter to the soybeans and Justin's apology

[@wjm5972]

smyrneans

[@Richie_roo]

You cannot ordain a bishop without apostolic succession. Churches with valid apostolic succession is catholism, orthodoxy, and the oriental orthodox, and guess what they all used to be one church

[@Jonnycuttcorners]

Never heard of this before today. Thank u

[@McIntyreBible]

6:13, even the brethren who composed this Didache knew that we are to practice that which the early church practiced in Acts 2 vs.44, 45. This is something which the Protestant brethren must learn again!

[@thomasjefferson6]

The Didache is among the earliest of all post-New Testament documents, dating to c. 120 A.D. Thought lost for centuries, a copy was discovered in Constantinople in 1875, and translated soon afterwards. It is interesting that the Lord's Prayer (10:20) includes the doxology (minus the word "Kingdom"), because the doxology was supposedly inserted into Matthew's gospel (Luke's gospel does not have the doxology) after being borrowed from the Greek liturgy, which in 120 A.D. had not yet been developed. The belief that the doxology is not authentic is based on its absence in most of the Latin manuscripts, although it is found in almost all the Greek manuscripts (save for a few such as Codex B, which dates not to 120 A.D. but to c. 325 A.D., some 200 years later). Doubtless the doxology was dropped from the Latin in Matthew because of the way the Lord's Prayer is used in the liturgy, in which the people pray the seven petitions but only the priest says the doxology. The Didache repeats the doxology in the Thanksgiving (Chapter 9) and in the Prayer after Communion (Chapter 10).

[@PostApostolicChurch]

Thanks for the great information. You know a lot about Christian history, Thomas Jefferson.

[@dannyhuskerjay]

some historians even say the writings were from 50AD at the council of the apostles and Paul over gentiles coming into the church. Sad it was lost for so long. Since churches were following the rules i take it they found no need for it as it became tradition. But if it were not lost it for sure would have been put into the new test canon

[@torynichols2413]

Thank you for PDF link, so happy I have found your channel

[@IpCrackle]

I really appreciate the Scripture references below! Didache 4.5 is a quotation of Sirach 4:31

[@PostApostolicChurch]

+Palestrina's Masses That is correct. A surprising number of teachings found in Sirach were later taught by Jesus. It is very unfortunate that Christians are not familiar with Sirach.

[@wjm5972]

Catholics are , we've read him for over 2,000 years

[@newguynmymom2335]

YOUR NOT 2000 YRS OLD

[@wjm5972]

My Church Is However, its called the Catholic Church

[@KyleInOklahoma]

Ignatius wrote in 107 ad, " Wherever you find the Bishop of Rome, there is the Catholic Church"..Read for yourself what the Fathers have to say..Iranies in 180's wrote as a responce to accusations by the Roman's, { AGAINST HERESIES}, www.newadvent.org/fathers/0311.htm --If you dare, read it

[@vicachcoup]

Excellent, thanks

[@eliakimjosephsophia4542]

There is so much of it that can be found in the 'Dead Sea Scrolls'.

[@PostApostolicChurch]

That actually surprises me. Sounds interesting! Will you share more details? What specifics things from the Didache could one find in the DSS? I am very interested in seeing what the scrolls say.

[@VaQm11]

Better late then never, I hope: From Geza Vermes' Christian Beginnings: '...[S]ince the publication in 1951 of the Qumran Community Rule (1QS 3:12 - 4:26) it has become obvious, that the two Christian manuals of ethics [the Didache and the Epistle of Barnabas] were patterned on a pre-existing Jewish model'.

[@user-jy5ff3zo3u]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@frikandelthaisaus]

Very interesting! 16.4 and 16.5 seem to indicate a post-trib belief, and 16.6 and 16.7 seem to point to 2 separate resurrections as in chiliasm. If we combine those two beliefs, it seems that the writers of the Didache were Historic Premillennialists.

[@PostApostolicChurch]

Thanks for commenting! When it comes to pre-trib or post-trib or a-millenial, the Pre-Nicene Christians believed things that have been completely lost today. That is, their beliefs in interpreting Revelation is unlike any popular view today. It's so different, that it will take me a lot of time to fully understand it. Maybe from the small portion of the Didache, you might say "Historic Premillennialists." But I don't think we could put any label on them. As to Didache 16:4-5, yes, they believed that the Man of Lawlessness (2Thessalonians) is a prophecy to an actual person in the future. Beyond that, there is not much more I can say. As to Didache 16:6-7, I believe it is talking about the order of events at Christ's second coming. I believe it is based off of 1Thes 4:13-18.

[@frikandelthaisaus]

Yes, Didache 16:4-5 speaks of the coming of the anti-Christ and seems to point to a tribulation where the saints will be tested. In other words, the saints would not yet be raptured. And Didache 16:6-7 says that not all the dead will be resurrected at the Coming of the Lord, so I'm guessing it means the rest of the dead shall be resurrected after the millennium? You raise a very interesting point however, that we don't know enough facts about what they used to believe at that time to put a label on them. Personally I used to lean to the Amil view, but then I read that the Premil view is what the first Christians after the death of the apostles used to believe in. I wish we knew what John himself believed, wouldn't that be great?

[@PostApostolicChurch]

You know, I don't think I noticed that about 16:7. Is it really saying that not all will be resurrected? First, I'm not sure if that is the correct interpretation. In John, Jesus said that everyone will be resurrected, both the righteous and the unrighteous. And so, it is my thought that the author of the Didache means: not all will be resurrected as saints. What makes most sense is that Christ will come with all His ANGELS with Him. That is what is stated in the New Testament (such as Mark 8:38). To be honest, it is very hard to reconcile 16:7 with the NT. I wonder if it was little things like this (and a couple things I mentioned at the end of my video on the introduction to the Didache) that caused the Didache to be rejected as Scripture. I agree. I really look forward to seeing what the early Christians said about John's Apocalypse and such. Victorinus wrote a short commentary on Revelation. The early Christians are an INTERESTING resource for the end times stuff.

[@frikandelthaisaus]

I agree with you that the bible seems to be teaching one resurrection, both of the righteous and the unrighteous. Only in the book Revelation can the notion of 2 separate resurrections be seen, separated by a thousand years. Of course it depends if we take the thousand years of Rev 20 literally or not, future or present, in a book that's full of symbolism. Reading the whole bible, leaving Revelation out, no one would come to the conclusion that there are 2 separate resurrections or a millennium. Studying the writings of the first church fathers it seems that Victorinus is clearly amil, so is Origen. On the other hand, Lactantius and Justin Martyr can be defined as chiliasts. And a lot others are very ambiguous about the whole thing. For instance, Augustine doesn't want to take a side on the matter. I think most talk about "a resurrection" or "the resurrection", not making any comment about a so-called resurrection for two groups on different occasions, with a thousand years in between. Even the ones who believed in a literal millennium on earth with a rebuild Jerusalem don't all speak of two different resurrections (for instance Iranaeus and I think also Caius). But some seem to call the resurrection at the second coming of Christ "the resurrection of the just", which does leaves the door open for some speculation. Others, like Justin Martyr, talk openly about two resurrections. He says there will be a resurrection and a 1000 years in Jerusalem - adding to this that many, who are also good Christians, think otherwise - and after the thousand years the general resurretion and judgment of all. I think it's safe to say that only he, and maybe a few other church fathers, state explicitely this opinion about the resurrection. Most chiliasts just say that there will be a thousand years, and a resurrection...

[@PostApostolicChurch]

From your comment, it makes me want to do a VERY deep dive into what the early Christians believed about Revelation. I will do that one day!!! But right now, I do have some matters that are more important. God bless you, my friend!

[@AbdallahM]

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[@PostApostolicChurch]

Absolutely. That is wonderful! I'm thankful that you are bilingual and are able to do that. If you would like a copy of the transcripts I have used for the videos, I will be glad to send them to you. God bless!

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[@mtregi]

14,1 Confessing your sins before celebrating the sacrificial thanksgiving bread (Eucharist) ...sure sounds like a Catholic practice.

[@PostApostolicChurch]

+mtregi It might sound like that, but I don't think the Didache had Catholicism in mind. Paul wrote this about what a person should do before eating the Lord's Supper. The Didache is just sharing what a person should examine about himself: his sin. 1Cor 11:28. "A man should examine himself; in this way he should eat the bread and drink from the cup." Who should we confess to? One another. James wrote: Jam 5:16. "Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed." These are good instructions about the Lord's Supper for all Christians.

[@mtregi]

+Post-Apostolic Church I understand that is your personal understanding but read on to 14,2 & 3 -there is clearly a sacrificial ritual that is being instructed and apparently confessing or acknowledging ones sin beforehand is a condition that need to be made before the offer of a pure sacrifice. Even in 4,14 it says that transgressions/sins need to be acknowledges in Church (from your provided pdf). Furthermore in 9,5 they refer to the bread and wine (Eucharist) as being holy. "Give not that which is holy to the dogs." Why would they consider bread and wine to be holy? And why do they refer to it as a sacrifice? Not to mention the Bishops and Deacons that they are instructed to appoint in 15, 1. I hate to admit it but the Apostles' understanding of Jesus' teaching seem to point to a Christian practice that is very resemblant of todays core Catholic practices. I'm really having trouble trying to tiptoe around these facts. I'll continue to read your provided pdf.'s to get a better understanding of how the first Christians practiced the faith. They should point me in the right direction.

[@PostApostolicChurch]

+mtregi You have a lot of points that are worth commenting on. Thanks for bringing those things up. SACRIFICE There are Christians who believe that every Lord's Supper/Eucharist, Jesus Christ is sacrificed again for their sins. Neither the Scriptures nor the early Christians taught this. The sacrifice here is more along the lines of Rom 12:1-2. As Jesus presented His body as an actual sacrifice for all sins once for all people, so are we to be living sacrifices for God's glory. There is a strong connection between Jesus' one-time sacrifice and us being living sacrifices within the Lord's Supper. So the sacrifice isn't Jesus' sacrifice but ours. Jesus sacrificed Himself for our salvation. The Lord's Supper connects that with us being living sacrifices for Him. HOLINESS OF LORD'S SUPPER Isn't the bread and the fruit of the vine holy? After all, when Jesus presided over the first Lord's Supper and gave them bread and fruit of the vine, He said, "This is My body," and, "This is My blood." Now, unlike the Catholic belief of transubstantiation, which says that the bread and fruit of the vine becomes these things physically, and unlike how most Christians believe that the bread and the fruit of the vine merely symbolize Jesus' body and blood, the early Christians took Jesus words seriously. They did not believe these things physically became Jesus and they did not believe that these things symbolize Jesus. Instead, they believed that after prayer is made over the bread and fruit of the vine, they become Jesus' body and blood in a real, spiritual sense. This does not happen physically or symbolically, but spiritually. Jesus spoke of the holiness of the Lord's Supper in John 6:47-58. The bread (Jesus' body) and the fruit of the vine (Jesus' blood) is the food of immortality. So yes, the bread and fruit of the vine isn't physically or symbolically holy, but they are spiritually holy. BISHOPS AND DEACONS Bishops and deacons were the leaders/shepherds and the official servants of the church. From Paul's letters, Acts, and Peter's letters, we see that bishops/presbyters/elders/shepherds (all titles the New Testament uses for the same office in the church) were appointed in each congregation to oversee the congregation. The Didache is simply rephrasing Paul's words in places such as Titus 1:5-9, 1Tim 3:1-6, and 1Tim 5:17-22. The tradition of appointing deacons is closely related to that of the bishops. From the beginning of deacons in Acts 6:1-6 to Paul's qualities of a deacon in 1Tim 3:8-13, deacons are simply servants in an official capacity. CATHOLICISM Yes, there are many things that the early Christians said that sound like Catholicism. And in some sense, this is true. The Catholic Church carries many of the doctrines and practices of the early Christians. However, the same thing can be said of the Orthodox Church. These two ancient churches love the early Christians. However, both of them practice and believe some things that were condemned by the early Christians. I'm curious which group of Christians you are most familiar with. Perhaps the group you grew up in or know the most about believes and practices things that are not from the pattern of Scripture or the early Christians. I don't mean any offense because I am in that boat too. I mean, perhaps a lot of this stuff sounds like Catholicism because it seems so foreign to how you and I were raised to believe. This is just a thought. I appreciate you and your comments and look forward to helping each other on this spiritual journey. God bless!

[@mtregi]

+Post-Apostolic Church Thank you very much for you time and explanation. I grew up in both a Catholic and Baptist environment not knowing much from a theological perspective. So I was exposed to both the Protestant and Catholic way of doing things. Pretty much just went to Church out of respect with no knowledge of why I practiced Christianity the way I did.The Bible is a good resource, but because of thousands of Christian denominations and interpretations I think it would be best to look to antiquity for clarification/inspiration on how Christianity was intended to be practiced. This sparked my interest in the Didache and Early Church Fathers. Logically, if anyone knew how Christianity should be practiced they surely would have.

[@PostApostolicChurch]

+mtregi Those are the same reasons why I have fallen in love with early Christianity. They have helped me fill in so many gaps where denominations and interpretations have disagreed. It's been very enlightening. I hope you can stick with this channel. Eventually, I will share videos on what the early Christians believed about this or that. It will be a while, but that is the plan. If you have anymore questions, feel free to ask away. God bless!

[@ChurcHouse777]

Thank you

[@ReegyDee]

Awesome. Thanks for your videos

[@Scorpionking_2024]

Chapter 11-5 Shepherd of harmas -- if apostle stays more than 3 days and ask for money----

[@glennlanham6309]

To call this a forgery shows TOTAL ignorance, the great Protestant Scholar J B Lightfoot did his own translation of the apostolic fathers, including the Didache...

[@nat-1272]

Okay but does the Didache totally agree with Catholicism? The Didache interpretation of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is that "you should not try/Judge a prophet that speaks in spirit because all sins will be forgiven but this sin will not be forgiven" So the first Christians all thought that There was indeed a sin that could not be forgiven? Both Catholics and Orthodox nowadays think all sins can be forgiven, so I am Trying to understand it.

[@A.C-]

What I find interesting is that fasting on Fridays was called the Preparation, preparation for what? For the Sabbath, Saturday... js...

[@user-hf8zv7qw4l]

Didache was a Jewish christian writing instructing new gentile christians.

[@solidarityrail2551]

Obviously

[@ronaldeglewski3073]

Did not Jesus fast for 40 Days , Catholic Church calls it lent following ,Jesus Christ ,he also gave his body and blood Last Supper ,THE MASS .

[@A.C-]

@Ronald Eglewski yes, that is true, but don't see how what you're saying has to do with what I'm saying at all.

[@torbreww]

I wonder what it means by "prophet" and if it would be the same as what appears in the NT. According to this document there were traveling prophets in the early church.

[@mikesommers9557]

Asaph Vapor, the bible is not scripture. it is a TRANSLATION OF scriptures. and not a very good translation in many areas. especially throughout the psalms and the hebrew masoretic text. Matthew 5:28 is a diliberate mistranslation of the word "woman" ware it was supposed to say "wife" thereby changing the entire meaning of the verse.

[@Unseen.Warfare]

The Didache lead me too the Eastern Orthodox Church who still practices the Ancient way of The Apostles and Saints. I hope many more will go on the journey I have begun. The Truth will set you free. The Church in the west has been infiltrated by the World. Roman Catholic Verse Protestant. One added, The other subtracted from the Faith. This is unacceptable. We should never rely on our own understanding. That’s why we have Saints to reference. They know the real teachings of The Scriptures passed down from the apostles and desert fathers.

[@JohnMark61355]

Who is the author of this video?

[@tonyannicelli9365]

I don’t understand why this book wasn’t canonized?

[@PostApostolicChurch]

Thank you for commenting. That is valid question... especially considering this appears to be a first century work! From the things I've read, it seems that the early Christians were aware that this was not written by the apostles. Unlike the books that are in the New Testament, the Didache wasn't circulated nearly as much as the books/letters that became the New Testament. God bless!

[@SLynn-ud6vg]

Tony Annicelli - "for prophecy *never* came by the *will* *of* *man* - but holy men of God spoke *as* *they* *were* moved by the *Holy* *Spirit* " 2 Peter 1:21

[@stevendswg]

Probably not in the cannon only (or mainly) because its authorship is not ascribed to an apostle.

[@ayonio5723]

Bless you for this

[@jacobitewiseman3696]

Why is magic and witchcraft said as if they are different?

[@PostApostolicChurch]

That is a super great question. I don't have a Koine Greek version of the Didache, so I don't know which Koine Greek words the author used. In modern Greek, when I type "magic" and "witchcraft", it translates to the same modern Greek word. So that didn't help.

[@kiwihans100]

Whats interesting about the 'Didache' is that though it mentions 'baptism in the name of the Father and of the son and of the Holy ghost', there is no definition of the 'trinity'! Surely if it is the 'central doctrine of the christian church' there would be at least some mention like 'There are three persons on one God' or 'God the Father. God the Son & God the Holy Spirit', but no! Nothing more than a direct quote from Matt 28:19. Thus the 'Didache' is faithful to the NT, no mention of the 'trinity' or its specific definition.

[@PostApostolicChurch]

Thank you for commenting. Strictly speaking, you are absolutely correct!

[@kiwihans100]

@@PostApostolicChurch Thanks! What I finding interesting is the pivitol point from when the apostles all died ( 100AD ? John, the last one.) However those that knew John like Polycarp and then his young contemporary Clement of Rome also wrote more faithfully to the NT. Jesus fortold "While men were sleeping the enemy oversowed weeds in amoung the wheat" ) matt 13:25) Do you see any relevence?

[@christfollower5713]

Lovely Brother

[@christfollower5713]

@@unam9931 for me i Join the Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt ☺️☺️ what about u

[@christfollower5713]

@@unam9931 I always pray also brother for europe and for the Catholic Church , I joined the Mass in the Catholic Church before , May our Blessed Mother Mary bless you and your country and the Church and lead your paths to her son Jesus always💖💖🙏🏻🕯💒💒

[@christfollower5713]

I want you to Check the Apparition of Virgin Mary in Zeitun , Egypt 1968 the most amazing of all apparitions , St. Mary appeared above the coptic church and more than 1 MILLION people from different religions saw her , and many reported Miraculous healings to muslims has already occured infront of the Church as paralyzed and blind people got healed and people saw them 💖 many spiritual phenomenons as Clouds of incense and Luminous big white doves flying and dissappear i read myself all the news paper that published this and i read the accounts of muslims on their supernatural healing and their smell of incense and watching of big luminous white bodies or doves..

[@christfollower5713]

@@unam9931 Yes i figured that in Vatican 2 , thats why i stopped going to the Catholic Church when i knew that it is the New Mass and there is no great respect for the Eucharist. But i hope one day i join a Traditional Mass , That is the real Catholic Church. I hope heresies would stop to invade the Church. For Zeitun 1968 Yes i havent seen anyone debunked it , I can talk more about it , Yes Muslims know that in our faith miracles occur , as an Example i was at shrine of St George his relics and the tool he was tortured with in the shrine , i saw Muslim women possessed and came with her family knowing that St George cast out demons by his relics,instruments he was tortuted by same as handkerchief of Paul that healed people. So yes Muslims here acknowledge that many Miracles occur.

[@Kevinjohns94]

@@christfollower5713 Jesus is the mediator not mother Mary. The prayers to Mary teaching is not from God. Repent from idolatry. With love in my heart I pray that Jesus would teach you the truth.

[@J.F.331]

I have a genuine question. How much of the Didache can be applied to people living in the 21st century living in the west? Some of it is obviously for all generations and I don’t dispute that. But like the part of a traveling apostle etc… not sure how that would apply to our day.

[@PostApostolicChurch]

Great question! You're right about the section about traveling apostles. That was a practice in the first century. While there are no apostles today, you could still apply that section to other ministers of the gospel or even the poor/needy. When it comes to the Didache, I believe it would be worthwhile to put the things it talks about into practice. But also remember that the Didache is not Scripture. Therefore, appreciating and applying the Didache is an individual choice. For example, when I read Didache 4:5, "Be not a stretcher forth of the hands to receive and a drawer of them back to give," I realized that this is something that I should apply in my life. This verse has been in the back of my mind for years. It has helped me live out what Jesus said about if I have two of something, I should give someone who has none.

[@solidarityrail2551]

Pasters and priests go from church to church all the time. I'd say what it says it 100% relevant

[@user-jy5ff3zo3u]

Does anyone know if any of the teachings in the apocrypha works are referenced anywhere in the Dediqué?

[@PostApostolicChurch]

Yes, the Didache makes reference to the Letter of Barnabas (or the other way around) a few times. And the Didache makes reference to Sirach of the Old Testament once or twice. A couple examples... Didache 2:4 and 2:6 have references to the Letter of Barnabas chapter 19. Didache 3:10 has a reference to Sirach 2:4. God bless you!

[@user-jy5ff3zo3u]

@@PostApostolicChurch thank you forvyour time friend. May the lord bkess you also.

[@Durnyful]

What we see in some of the comments herein is how ideologically driven many protestants become, i.e. an unbalanced belief in sola scriptura makes them unable to think logically. Many documents written very early in the church's history, particularly those by the apostolic fathers, were written in the flow of the history of the cannon so reveal not just the written word but also the early traditions that were taught by word of mouth by the apostles. Thus, though not scripture, they can give great insight into how scripture was understood at that time. If we wind forward to the reformation we find that Luther, Calvin & Zwingli couldn't even agree on the meaning of the eucharist. All were earnest, sincere men but they can't have all been correct. This is such an obvious problem for those that hold to sola scriptura. Clearly scripture is not self interpreting. The myriads of denominations arise from different interpretations of scripture. So those who want to rant about scripture only.... there's an elephant in the room & the 1000's of denominations are pointing at it. The only ancient churches are rcc and the orthodox church and they by no means teach the same theology. The Orthodox church has not changed its teachings, the rcc has constantly added dogma particularly in the last 1000 years. But only one of those 2 can be the catholic church as defined in the creed. Can't be reformed churches as they didn't exist.

[@PostApostolicChurch]

Excellent comment!! I believe you are spot on and have written it so very well. After diving into the Pre-Nicene Christian writings, this is what caused me to question sola scriptura. Today, I believe sola scriptura is self-defeating. On the other hand, I do believe that, regarding the majority of doctrines, Scripture does self-interpret. Not in all subjects, but certainly in most. God bless you!

[@jeromebadeusz2377]

Thanks cuz it was beautiful

[@GizmoFromPizmo]

The teaching of the apostles, eh? 😄 It spends more time on fasting (a doctrine that none of the apostles spent any time discussing) and trivializes baptism, which the Apostle Paul talks about in three of his epistles. Catholicism looks to this book as some great work of the first century but even if is is from the first century (which is doubtful), it comes from a source that does not abide by the doctrine of Christ.

[@dlbard1]

Haven't studied this a lot, but so far the Didache sound like a particulars church's rules or what my church would call bylaws. All though based on some scripture, it is not as a whole. I defiantly have a problem with a few of the verses.

[@tbillyjoeroth]

Defiantly? Or definitely?

[@Marixpress2]

I felt a sting when hearing the portions on how we are supposed to treat prophets, like giving them the first fruits and thinking of them as the Lord

[@admin8784]

When is the Lord's Day?

[@PostApostolicChurch]

Thank you for asking. The Lord's Day is mentioned in the New Testament and in the early Christian writings. The early Christians wrote that the Lord's Day is every Sunday. God bless you!

[@admin8784]

@@PostApostolicChurch Oh I see. The end of week is Saturday.

[@KyleInOklahoma]

Are you going to do an indepth look at the likes of "AGAINST HERESIES", AND " JUSTIN MARTYR'S 1ST APOLOGIA, AND 2ND MAYBE.

[@PostApostolicChurch]

Thanks for asking. I am not planning to. I'd love to do that eventually, but there is just SO MUCH material that deserves to be shared sooner because it is so important. Again, perhaps one day, I will be able to look at those works in-depth.

[@KyleInOklahoma]

@Read Father Seraphim Rose Thank you - I got my first degree in Catholic Theology & philosophy in 2001 when I was 21. I then continued to learn by actually teaching in Portugal & Spain but mainly Ireland. I got all my qualifications to teach in Ireland [I'm a dual citizen of Ireland & the U.S] & now I am a rancher living my dream in Oklahoma & teaching excited men & women who are entering the Church. I have 9 children & I'm in my early 40s, but i spent my teenage years praying about my vocation & was so close to becoming a Benedictin but God had different plans for me. I love Oklahoma & the 360-acres i bought for nearly nothing in 08 is a bustling business today. I have spent a lot of time reading up on St. Irenaeus & other Saints like him.🙏📿⛪😇👑🤍

[@albusai]

Fasting before baptism 🤔 infants 👶 can’t fast,, I always knew that infant baptism is not biblical

[@anyaforger8409]

*before performing Baptism

[@MrBillVaughan]

Did a key. Not did a kay

[@ChosenMclean]

*_FAITH! FAITH!! FAITH!!!_* *For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.* John 3:16 KJV *He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?* Romans 8:32 KJV *But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.* Matthew 6:33 KJV *For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.* 1 John 5:4 KJV Jesus said unto him, *If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.* Mark 9:23 KJV As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, *Be not afraid, only believe.* Mark 5:36 KJV But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, *Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole.* Luke 8:50 KJV And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, *Thou Son of David, have mercy on us.* And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, *Believe ye that I am able to do this?* They said unto him, Yea, Lord. Then touched he their eyes, saying, *According to your faith be it unto you.* Matthew 9:27‭-‬29 KJV Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, *Why could not we cast him out?* And Jesus said unto them, *Because of your unbelief:* for verily I say unto you, *If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you. Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.* Matthew 17:19‭-‬21 KJV And Jesus answering saith unto them, *Have faith in God. For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.* Mark 11:22‭-‬24 KJV And in the fourth watch of the night *Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.* But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, *Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?* And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. *Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.* Matthew 14:25‭-‬33 KJV And as they thus spake, *Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.* And he said unto them, *Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet.* And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat? And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb. And he took it, and did eat before them. And he said unto them, *These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me. Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.* Luke 24:36‭-‬47 KJV Afterward *he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.* And he said unto them, *Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.* Mark 16:14‭-‬20 KJV *Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.* Matthew 7:7‭-‬8 KJV *If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?* Matthew 7:11 KJV *Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.* 1 Peter 5:7 KJV *Is any among you afflicted? let him pray.* Is any merry? let him sing psalms. *Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.* Confess your faults one to another, and *pray one for another, that ye may be healed.* The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5:13‭-‬16 KJV If any of you lack wisdom, *let him ask of God,* that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and *it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering.* For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. *For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.* James 1:5‭-‬7 KJV *But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.* Hebrews 11:6 KJV And *he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin.* Romans 14:23 KJV *But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.* Revelation 21:8 KJV *Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.* John 14:1 KJV *JESUS CHRIST IS THE SON OF GOD!*

[@brenosantana1458]

Test Paul if you didint

[@trapperkcmo3460]

the law of liberty. that is gods law.

[@bradleyhauf2346]

thought flee was to make evil flee. maybe mis-understanding in translation? for we are to make the accursed thing flee. "Get away from me accursed thing!" In The Name of The One True Meshiach.

[@PostApostolicChurch]

+Bradley Hauf In this case, the Didache is saying that people should flee from evil, not make evil flee from people. Paul said the same thing about idolatry and lust (1Cor 10:14, 2Tim 2:22). I believe the writer of the Didache had 1Thes 5:22 in mind.

[@bradleyhauf2346]

you think the translation could have been misinterpreted? Meaning, it might be possible. If we take The One True Meshiach's example He made the evil thing flee with His Authority. He particularly did not run once He was old enough to stand against the accursed thing. I understand the flight to Egypt, yet they say Yahshua is The Aleph The Omega, He is afraid of nothing for in battle nothing could overtake Him. We are to be perfect as our Father who art in Heaven is perfect. He is Invincible in battle. We must revolve around Him and be Meshiach centered. Meaning we have to obey Him, not the other way around. We need Him. He wants us, or merely tolerates us. However. Whatever may The Will of The One True AV ShebaShomayim, we are the ones to submit.

[@PostApostolicChurch]

+Bradley Hauf No, there is no reason to believe that this passage was misinterpreted or mistranslated. The Greek is clear. When it comes to sin, sometimes we should flee from them (1Cor 10:14, 2Tim 2:22) and sometimes we should fight sin with goodness (Rom 12:21). When it comes to temptation, fleeing/escaping is exactly what Paul said we should do (1Cor 10:12-13). Off the top of my head, the only Scriptures about evil fleeing from us speak of Satan fleeing from us when we submit to and obey God (Jam 4:7, 1John 5:18).

[@bradleyhauf2346]

you ever thought of a different approach to etymology? like only what The One True Meshiach could show you? I-do-laters are idolaters. For they procrastinate. They do things later instead of helping someone in need right away. have any thoughts upon the matter?

[@PostApostolicChurch]

+Bradley Hauf If you have a different approach to etymology in mind, I'm all ears. About fleeing, what I know is that the Greek word is a primary verb that means to run away. Being a primary verb, it would mean that the subject of the sentence would be the one who would run away. It would not refer to the object of a sentence which would mean "to cause something to run away." Is there any evidence for that interpretation? Do I have any thoughts upon the matter of procrastination? Yes. Throughout all the Proverbs, there are many proverbs that talk about the incredible foolishness of procrastination, usually called laziness. For example, Proverbs 6:6-9 says that the ant is more responsible and wiser than a person who is lazy. I agree with you that procrastination is a form of idolatry. Loving one's own pillow and/or not having a reason to get out of one's bed/chair/house is ungodly. Jesus said very harsh things about a lazy person (Matthew 25:24-30).

[@nitochi3]

what does it mention a directive to give your first fruits and money to the prophets if the church is not under law of Moses but under grace

[@PostApostolicChurch]

Excellent question. When it comes to the topic of supporting teachers and ministers, Paul gave similar instructions in 1Cor 9:1-14. And even when it comes to supporting elders and shepherds, Paul gives the same instruction in 1Tim 5:17-18. If these leaders of the church and sharers of the gospel have a right to receive their support from the church, then the church has a responsibility to support them. However, as the Jews were commanded to give their firstfruits, I don't believe Christians are under that specific obligation. We still have a responsibility and expectation to support our spiritual leaders, our ministers, and the poor. But we are free to do so as each person's love demands. Our giving is completely voluntary--both in the amount we give and in every manner we give (2Cor 9:7). And most importantly, Paul said that our support of others is a reflection of our love (2Cor 8:1-15). I hope what I said makes sense. Blessings and so forth!

[@nitochi3]

Thanks, yeah that's what I thought. The church is not obligated to give a certain specific amount but whatever one proposes in his heart or according to their income and expenses.

[@nickdyrit7247]

its happening now.. defferent believes fighting...Chapter 16 number 3 FOr in the last DAYS FALSE Prophet will be multiplied and the sheep will be turn into wolves and love turn into HATE!

[@greglindstrom2733]

The Talmud reads like this..

[@Taymoney74]

Wait so penny’s and abortions were around in 800 A.D.!? Yeah, okay....

[@hahaforrealtho8967]

Yes. They were.

[@jonhilderbrand4615]

800 AD? "Many English and American scholars once dated the text to the late 2nd century AD, a view still held today, but most scholars now assign the Didache to the first century...The Didache is mentioned by Eusebius (c. 324) as the Teachings of the Apostles along with the books recognized as non-canonical: 'Let there be placed among the spurious works the Acts of Paul, the so-called Shepherd and the Apocalypse of Peter, and besides these the Epistle of Barnabas, and what are called the Teachings of the Apostles, and also the Apocalypse of John, if this be thought proper; for as I wrote before, some reject it, and others place it in the canon.'" en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Didache#Date,_composition_and_modern_translations Penny? I missed that, but it is probably a transliteration, as in converting drachmas or shekels into modern coinage. Yes, there were abortions in the ancient world. See the Hypocratic Oath (fifth and third centuries BC): "I will give no deadly medicine to anyone if asked, nor suggest any such counsel; and in like manner, I will not give to a woman an abortive pessary." An abortive pessary was a suppository fashioned to induce abortion (perhaps miscarriage), but other abortifacients were available as well, they were just as potentially dangerous to the mother as to the unborn child, so the Greeks and Romans would simply leave the newborn out in the woods, or someplace where it may be discovered by a barren couple or sex trafficker, who would raise it to be a prostitute, male or female. The fact that abortion and killing that which is begotten are placed together indicates the early belief that taking the life of the unborn was equal to murdering the already born.

[@RochauKissinger]

Yes, these things are long-standing in history. Not a modern invention.

[@solidarityrail2551]

Abortions have been a thing since having babies have been a thing

[@marcojaimejardina7526]

I, believe in religion 🙏

[@devinlawson2208]

Watching all these non Apostolic people squirm is hilarious. Anglican gang 😉

[@vincenzorutigliano5435]

Calvin and many other "reformers" tried to claim that the writings of Ignatius and other Early Christians were forgeries. Wonder why???

[@devinlawson2208]

@@vincenzorutigliano5435 I'm not sure. Good thing we Anglicans aren't followers of John Calvin, but we are Reformed Catholics.

[@vincenzorutigliano5435]

@@devinlawson2208 How's everything going with women priests and gay weddings btw?

[@devinlawson2208]

@@vincenzorutigliano5435 you'd probably need to as an Episcopalian that. I said I'm an Anglican. Its unfortunate they have gone into Apostasy, but the Church goes on!

[@vincenzorutigliano5435]

@@devinlawson2208 You are welcome to come back to the Catholic Church anytime 🙏💙💙💙💙

[@Project-OriginalReiteratedHoly]

Matthew 28:19 is not original in this document. Eusebius of Cesarea quotes it very different. By comparing Eusebius´quotes of the Bible, we can say with certainty, that Matthew 28:19 is an illegitimate intrusion in the Gospel of Matthew.

[@Project-OriginalReiteratedHoly]

@THE BHSC - The Introduction to Paul´s Epistles (ALL Epistlçes) has a word that is not found in the Greek. So, the correct translation is "God our father, and Lord Jesus Christ." OR: God our father WHO IS Lord Jesus Christ. (Strong´s Reference G2532.

[@Project-OriginalReiteratedHoly]

ALSO, Isaiah 6:8 is in the SINGULAR (G1473). That makes Genesis 3:22 also same mistake. Genesis 11:7? The SUBJECT is in Verse 5 and 6: SINGULAR (Lord). Therefore, who died and authorized the "translators" to go against Deuteronomy 4:2 and REvelations 22? Nobody!

[@Project-OriginalReiteratedHoly]

Part 3: Genesis 1:26? Oh, yeah! The Lord Made man without anybody´s help! Verse 28 is in the SINGULAR, so Verse 26 is also in the SINGULAR. John 5:7-8 should read "... and these 3 are 1 in Christ Jesus.

[@Project-OriginalReiteratedHoly]

@THE BHSC Correct. The trinity is not biblical, so I refuse to use a capital "T" for it. Just pointing out the sad truth that people have changed Scripture to soothe their ears to false doctrine. God bless!

[@Project-OriginalReiteratedHoly]

@THE BHSC - I am not a heretic. I an a Pentecostal Apostolic. Baptized in water like John, Peter and Paul: in Jesus name, just like Jesus told us. "Go te, therefore, and make disciples in all nations in MY Name"

[@jaanwafa7318]

jesus is mighty prophet and servant of allah

[@michellejohnsen912]

Jesus is part of the Godhead, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. He is found in the Bible and is the God of Abraham, Issac and Jacob. Allah is a false God.

[@jaanwafa7318]

@@michellejohnsen912 1+1+1=1.... how stupid you people are ...is your god come through woman private part {nauzubillah}

[@michellejohnsen912]

@@jaanwafa7318 do you have a soul, a spirit and a body? Yet you are ONE human being.

[@jaanwafa7318]

​@@michellejohnsen912you are so stupid ... prophet jesus peace be upon him I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Depart from me, you evildoers

[@michellejohnsen912]

@@jaanwafa7318 you clearly are a hateful person. No wonder because you worship a false, hateful God. You're a waste.

[@heateddebates1132]

The Didache don't have words like Lord in it. The word Lord has been used to HIDE the real name of God. This is wickedness.

[@postapostolicchurch8876]

That is an interesting thing to say. If you read the Didache, you will find that Lord is used over 20 times. Will you explain how using "Lord" hides the real name of God? Why is using Lord wickedness?

[@Volleyball_Chess_and_Geoguessr]

The new testament itself uses Lord in the greek for Yahuah, so I guess it's less of an issue to God as it is to you. Maybe back in old testament days he needed a name more because there were many gods that people worshipped. That's my guess.

[@Volleyball_Chess_and_Geoguessr]

@@postapostolicchurch8876 He means in the old testament, our english versions say LORD when the Hebrew is not Adonai, but Yahuah.