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Chapter 8: Lesson 3. Do now: how do you feel about this quote : “God as little, but He gives much.” (St. John Chrysostom). Chapter 8: Lesson 3. The Church defends the truth – the Fathers of the Church. Origen Tertullian St. John Chrysostom St. Jerome. Chapter 8 – Lesson 3.
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Chapter 8: Lesson 3 Do now: how do you feel about this quote : “God as little, but He gives much.” (St. John Chrysostom)
Chapter 8: Lesson 3 The Church defends the truth – the Fathers of the Church. • Origen • Tertullian • St. John Chrysostom • St. Jerome
Chapter 8 – Lesson 3 Heresy is abelief or collection of beliefs that rejects one or more of the revealed truths of the faith • Because the Church had to combat heresy, it gave rise to the first ecumenical council.
Chapter 8 – Lesson 3 Ecumenical : Greek word meaning “of the whole world” – worldwide. Ecumenical councils: bring together the bishops of the whole world with the bishop of Rome, the pope – the successor of Peter, to guide the church in matters of faith and life in Jesus Christ