Dear Grandkids,
Now you should know a lot about how the early church was. You might remember other Bible verses that can add to what you’ve learned. We are now ready to begin the journey through the centuries to see what happened to the church.
In 1 Timothy 4:1, Paul wrote, “Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith.” The New American Standard Bible says, “some will fall away from the faith.” The footnote gives the word “apostatize” for the expression “fall away.”
What did Paul write about “the man of lawlessness” in 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4?
What did he say about some elders in Acts 20:29-30?
Our journey will show us that some folks were not content to follow the examples of the early Christians. In a sense, a study of church history is a study of apostasy.
Keep your cards handy as we see what changes were made in the work, worship and organization of the church over the centuries.
Watch the following video, and remember how important the church is.