The early church produced several creeds that continue to exercise great influence over what Christians believe about Jesus Christ to this day. (Here is an accompanying presentation.)
Paul praised God the Father for choosing us and predestining us to be his children.
What can help us get a grasp on the whole Bible? There are several good answers to this question, but the idea of covenant...
God's presence in the early church produced awesome acts of community giving and healing but also an awesome judgment against hypocrisy and deception.