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Reformed Theology (#2101): Earle Cairns’s “Christianity through the Centuries”

Prof. Cairnes focused on a detailed discussion of Paul's role in Christianity, particularly his defense of the faith and his involvement in the Jerusalem Council. The conversation explored how Paul addressed challenges to Christian doctrine, including threats from Judaizers who wanted to impose Jewish law on Gentile converts. The Jerusalem Council's decision to free Gentiles from the Jewish law was highlighted as a pivotal moment in Christian history, establishing that faith in Christ alone, rather than adherence to Jewish rituals, was the path to salvation. The discussion also covered Paul's opposition to incipient Gnosticism, his emphasis on Christ's sufficiency as Creator and Redeemer, and his efforts to maintain the purity of Christian doctrine while making strategic concessions to facilitate his missionary work. The conversation ended with an overview of early Christian literature, including the Apostolic Fathers and their contributions to Christian thought and practice.