Church History AD 1 - AD 100

I decided to take a break from my series Genesis, and start the new series 20 sermon on the history of the church.

In this series, I will focus on a century of church history in every sermon, and now we will focus on the first century.

AD 1 was a very special year and a great role in the Church of God was the year of our Lord Jesus Christ was born, and without him, certainly not anything the church.

Also in this first year of John the Baptist was born.

A great story that is studied today, is in the Gospels and Acts, and as I have one long sermon to discuss this important issue, I recommend you regularly read the Bible books, to be explained in more detail what I try to teach that day!

Years 1 to 30 AD

It 'a very little is known of these years, when our Lord Jesus Christ was in his youth. We know that Christ never sinned, and I'm sure he never wasted time, so in those days must have been very important, but why is there so little mention in the Scriptures, it seems that the events that have taken place if he said, would not be much more useful for us.

There are apocryphal, but Jesus' first 30 years are usually called "Gospels of Childhood", the most famous is the Infancy Gospel of Thomas where Jesus makes a series of miracles and instead being taught by their teachers, he teaches them. Undoubtedly, much of what is written in the Gospels of childhood is true, but we were not given in our Bible, it probably means that God does not see as profitable for our souls.

John the Baptist began his ministry in the last part of that period.

31-33 Years AD

These years are the years of the ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ on this earth. These three years are the foundation of all Christianity and our most holy faith!

You can read the four gospels infallible year of our Lord Jesus Christ!

Here is a brief description:

Jesus calls the 12 disciples at the beginning of his sermon, the most important of these is Peter, James and John.

Then Jesus begins to preach, and do many miracles.

So, last week in the life of Jesus is what we call the Passion of Christ. Jesus is betrayed by his own disciples, one of 12, Judas Iscariot. Jesus dies on the cross for our sins. And two days later, Jesus rose from the grave and live again.

After the resurrection, Jesus was on earth for about 40 to 50 days, during which he had done many miracles more.

Then our Lord left this world and ascends to heaven.

Then on day 50 after the Resurrection of our Lord, not long after his ascension, the disciples came together to praise and prayer in the city of Jerusalem and the Holy Spirit descended upon them all, and anointed preaching.

The spread of the Gospel

The disciples began to spread the gospel to the Jews living in Jerusalem and surrounding areas.

It seems that the first disciples thought that the good news about Jesus was to be given to the Jews, as it had been before the birth of Christ. But it has been shown that the disciples that they should also preach to the Gentiles, and everyone should know about Jesus and what He did for us on the cross.

12 disciples ministries'

Judas Iscariot was not the ministry, was a traitor to the Lord and when he betrayed Jesus, he became very remorseful and went and hanged himself.

Peter

St. Petersburg was the first disciple to preach, and preached to a very large parish, after being anointed with the Holy Spirit.

After Peter preached to the Jews especially, but apparently spent little time in Rome, where tradition says he was crucified.

Andrew

Tradition tells us that Andrew was a missionary and perhaps even been as far away as Scotland, where he became the patron saint. The Scottish flag is the flag of St. Andrew.

Tradition also states that Andrew, like his brother Peter was crucified.

There is an apocryphal book called "The Acts of Andrew," which recounts the miracles and preaching of Andrew, but many people doubt the veracity of this book.

James

James was the first of the apostles to be martyred. His murder is told in Acts in which Herod orders for him to be killed with a sword.

John

John was the beloved disciple of Jesus and his mission was primarily to the Mediterranean region.

John wrote three letters we have in our Bibles.

And also wrote the book of Revelation, where he wrote that he was in prison on the island of Patmos (in the Mediterranean).

John lived to a very high age. Tradition tells us that he died a natural death at Ephesus. If true, it may order served with Timothy, who was an elder of the church of Ephesus.

Phillip

Not much is known for Phillip, who is not mentioned in the Acts of Phillip 8th (I'll talk about it later)

Tradition tells us that he was either beheaded or crucified upside down. His tomb was found recently in modern Turkey.

Barnabas (aka Nathaniel)

Barnabas, traditionally said to have gone as missionaries in India. And like any other apostle, it is said that Barnabas was martyred.

Matthew

Matthew is best known as the author of the Gospel of Matthew. It is reported the death as a martyr.

Thomas

Thomas, who is often called "Doubting Thomas" went as a missionary in India. There is an apocryphal book gives "The Acts of Thomas", which tells Thomas mission in India.

James (the brother of Jude)

Very little is known about the Apostle James, but it is believed that he wrote his epistle, James.

Thaddeus (Jude alias alias Lebbaeus)

Although best known for his letter: the book of Jude.

Simon Zealot

Very little is known about this disciple, and seems to be held in small, but we know that God will always be those who take up the last place.

Other important figures at this time

Paul

Paul was a missionary and is the best ever known, and all the servants of God strive to be like him.

Paul went on 4 trips to the main mission that we read in the Acts.

It was the greatest influence in the life of Timothy.

Tradition says that Paul was martyred in the Roman amphitheater.

Barnabas

Barnabas went to a missionary, Paul for the first part of his ministry. They released the results of the discussion.

Silas

Silas was the companion of Barnabas after Paul was gone.

Philip the evangelist

Philip is that we will read the eight in which preaches the Ethiopian eunuch.

The Ethiopian Church is still alive today and is the source of many of our apocryphal works, including the lost book of Enoch time.

Timothy

Timothy Paul traveled and learned from him. He became the oldest of Ephesus.

Make disciples of all nations

Jesus' words at the end of Matthew chapter 28, says the Great Commission. It tells the disciples to go into all the world and to every nation to his disciples. What the disciples did, and within 100 years, the Gospel spread throughout the well-known corner of the world. And you know what was so amazing about it? They did not, the world was against them, but still went to all the world, the vast majority of them even has killed again, spreading the gospel.

Look at yourself now, there is no law against telling people about Jesus, we also have laws that you have the freedom of religion. So, tell me where you have to spread the gospel? If the apostles to spread the gospel so much less persecution, as we do with complete freedom of religion?

Well, I hope that this sermon is informative. Our next sermon, look at the 2 century progressed, and how the Gospel at that time.

I pray that the Lord will add His blessing on what was said today, and that something will be good for your soul.

Amen!