

Was the Early Church Infallible? No, That's Not How it Works
Nov 22, 2023
Joshua Charles debates post-apostolic church infallibility in the early church, challenging views of Clement, Ignatius, and Irenaeus. Topics explore early church hierarchy evolution, nuances of infallibility vs. indefectability, bishop roles in Christianity, apostolic succession, and fallibility under Scripture.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Early Church Leadership Structure and Evolution
03:53 • 7min
Exploring the Nuances of Infallibility and Apostolic Succession
10:56 • 2min
Evolution of the Role of Bishops in Early Christianity
12:41 • 2min
Exploring Apostolic Succession and Church Ministry Transmission
15:01 • 10min
Challenging Post-Apostolic Infallibility
25:02 • 9min