This article looks at the way the [[Scripture]] was viewed the past three hundred years, and what this meant for a few important issues in the church. The next article looks at the Biblical view of [[role distinction]] between [[man and woman]], the [[equality and subordination]] of man and woman, [[sexual relationships]] and the [[order of creation]], and [[abortion]].

This article looks at the way the Scripture was viewed the past three hundred years, and what this meant for a few important issues in the church. The next article looks at the Biblical view of role distinction between man and woman, the equality and subordination of man and woman, sexual relationships and the order of creation, and abortion.

This article is about Irenaeus and his struggle against the Gnostics (Gnosticism) and against Marcion. His focus on the history of redemption is also discussed.

This article is about Johannes Piscator and his view on the justification. In this discussion the the active and passive obedience of Christ, and forgiveness and righteousness is also mentioned.

This article is about Ignatius of Antioch and his views on martyrdom, docetism, the humanity of Jesus Christ, incarnation and the episcopacy.