Heresies of the Early Church and Solutions
The following is a discussion of three of the biggest problems that the early church was experiencing as well as how the leading figures helped solve them.
The passing on of eyewitnesses
When religious gatherings were made, verbal testimonies were an invaluable element of the worship experiences. Apostles or people close to them could narrate how they heard the Lord say. Also, they could tell the actions of the Lord through healing the sick. However, when persecutions began, they saw the number of eyewitnesses nosedive, thus threatening the future of the church. Thus, the gospels came in handy as now they could replace the eyewitnesses. The stories in the gospels were legit as the apostles wrote them.
Disturbances and dissensions
There were many disturbances in the early church as a result of the divisions and dissensions. Many groups characterized the church with each trying to establish their independence. The gospels and letters by the apostles, for instance, Paul and James served to bring the divisions together to strengthen the early church. These letters could warn, educate and emancipate the communities on the importance of a united church.
The persecutions
When Jesus called His disciples, he warned them of impending persecutions. They were ready to go through the suffering to fulfil the will of the Lord. The letters and gospels strengthened their intent and commitment. They helped in making the Christians steady behind their faith. At a time when their prosecutors were threatening them, the gospels helped in educating them on how they would conduct themselves. The members of the church could follow these teachings to the letter.