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Seminars

What the First Century Church Taught about Marriage

Is it permissible for a man to divorce his wife? What about a second marriage? Is the wedding ceremony a Divinely ordered religious rite or just a secular form of ceremony? Which marriage ceremony (state or church) must be adhered by believers?
There can be so many approaches and points of view about it. But what does the Bible say? What about the early fathers of this age?

What did they say?
     Unfortunately the voice of the early church is not so important for some religious organizations and people. Many Christians have no idea about the marriage teaching of early church fathers or have the wrong ideas about it.
     Indeed, when we deeply understand the teaching of the early church about marriage it can help pastors and leaders to serve families properly and give sound Biblical advice for Christians.
     Explore the depths of this interesting topic by visiting this seminar hosted by Dennis Podorjniy; a series of lectures which developed over a period of several years of study.

Speaker - Dennis Podorojniy

In this 12 hour seminar you will learn:

· The meaning and urgency of the early church teachings about marriage.

· Cultural and religious context of early Christian teachings regarding marriage.

- Marriage in Judaism in Hellenistic period

- Marriage in Greek culture

- Marriage in the Roman empire

· The New Testament as a basis for teaching about marriage in the early church.

- Jesus Christs teaching about marriage and divorce.

- The teaching of the Apostles Peter and John.

- The teaching of the Apostle Paul.

· The teaching about marriage in the literature of the people in the apostles time.

· The teaching about marriage in apologists works.

· What Iriney Lionsky taught about marriage (Gnostic point of view and other heretics).

· Alexanders school of thought regarding marriage (Clement, Origen).

· North African writers position on marriage. (Tertulian)

· Summary of early Christian approach to marriage, divorce and re-marriage.

If you want to visit the seminar of Dennis Podorojniy check his schedule to know when pastor Dennis will visit your city.

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