HTS 3018 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Apostolic Succession, Presbyter, Omnipotence
3 Feb 2019
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The cultural hearth, the origin is at palestine. Formed about 33 ce, about 2000 years ago. Catholics spread to central and south america. Largest religion in the world, most widespread distribution and most followers. Deities: godhead (god) as father, son- jesus, and the holy spirit. You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not take the name of the lord your god in vain. Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. Episcopal leadership - emphasis on apostolic succession: bishops as inheritors of authority. Presbyter leadership - ruling elders have authority. Congregational leadership - local churches are self-governing. Roman catholic, eastern orthodox, anglican, methodist, and lutheran follow an episcopal leadership style. Presbyterian churches follow a presbyter leadership style. Baptists churches follow a congregational leadership style. God is three in one or a trinity: God is omniscient or know all things . God is the creator of everything that exists.
