RS235 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Gospel, Network Layer, Apostolic Tradition
3 Mar 2016
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Reforming society using reasons to challenge ideas grounded in traditional faith, and to advance knowledge through scientific methods. Rise of scientific and/or critical investigation and thought. 16th century the reformation period representing the break-up of christianity as a monolithic religion. Major crisis in church history as the catholic church was viewed as corrupt. Almost all traditions share common roots in the creeds of the 4th and. Creed is a confession, symbol, or state of faith means i believe and therefore is summaries of belief: layer 2. The great creeds of nicea and chalcedon defined the divinity of jesus. Believe there is one god who eternally exists as three distinct people . Believed jesus is begotten, not made, and is of one substance of the father. The creeds thought the adherence to the definition of divinity was more important than adherence to a way of life. Lack of jesus" life, thinking and discipleship.
