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Gnosticism & the Church’s Response: The Apostles’ Creed – Part 3

Explore how the early Church confronted and overcame one of its most significant heresies: Gnosticism. This blog delves into the nature of Gnostic beliefs, which challenged core Christian teachings by promoting secret knowledge and denying the true humanity of Jesus. Learn about the Church’s response through the formulation of the Apostles’ Creed, a foundational statement of faith that affirms the goodness of creation and the reality of Christ’s incarnation, suffering, and resurrection.

Uncover the crucial roles played by early Church Fathers like Irenaeus, Tertullian, and Athanasius in defending orthodox Christian doctrine against Gnostic distortions. Their writings and the ecumenical councils’ efforts were pivotal in maintaining the integrity of the apostolic faith.

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