There is a lot of talk about heresy these days. The frequency and volume of accusations suggest that some Christians have lost a sense of the gravity of the word. On the other hand, many believers have little to no familiarity with orthodox doctrine or the historic distortions of it.
Whats needed is a strong dose of humility and restraint, and also a clear and informed definition of orthodoxy and heresy. Know the Heretics provides an accessible "travel guide" to the most significant heresies throughout Christian history. As a part of the KNOW series, it is designed for personal study or classroom use, but also for small groups and Sunday schools wanting to more deeply understand the foundations of the faith.
14 video sessions that each cover a key statement of faith and include a discussion of its historical context, a simple explanation of the unorthodox teaching, the orthodox response and a key defender, as well as reflections on contemporary relevance and discussion questions for individual or group use.
This book has everything you need for a full personal or group study experience.
- 14 video sessions that each cover a key statement of faith and include a discussion of its historical context, a simple explanation of the unorthodox teaching, the orthodox response and a key defender, as well as reflections on contemporary relevance and discussion questions.
- An individual access code to stream all video sessions online. (You dont need to buy a DVD!)
Sessions and video run times:
1 - Introduction: Why Heresy? (7 min)
2 - Judaizers: The Old Rules Still Apply (25 min)
3 - Gnostics: God Hides Messages for the Enlightened (18 min)
4 - Marcion: Vengeful Yahweh versus Gentle Jesus (20 min)
5 - Docetists: The Spiritual Is Good, the Physical Is Evil (14 min)
6 - Mani: God Must Be Freed (16 min)
7 - Sabellius: One Actor and Three Hats (18 min)
8 - Arius: Jesus Is a Lesser God (16 min)
9 - Apollinarius: Christ May Be Human, but His Mind Is Divine (11 min)
10 - Pelagius: God Has Already Given Us the Tools (16 min)
11 - Eutyches: Christ as a New Kind of Being (13 min)
12 - Nestorius: Christ's Divinity Must Be Shielded (16 min)
13 - Socinus: The Trinity Is Irrelevant and Jesus's Death Is Only an Example (18 min)
14 - Conclusion (7 min)
Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after January 14, 2030. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.
In this guide, Justin Holcomb---a priest, professor, and author---introduces readers to the major heresies in Christian history, outlining not just the false teachings but also the orthodox response to each one and their ongoing contemporary relevance. Discussion questions make Know the Heretics useful for individual and group study alike.
