5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols The Earliest Church Yet
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Oct 8, 2025 Explore the fascinating world of early Christian churches, starting with the remarkable Megiddo Mosaic, dating back to 230 AD. Discover how prison inmates unveiled this ancient treasure. Delve into early meeting places, including house churches and a fascinating incident in Acts. Learn about the stunning frescoes from the Dora Europa church and how Constantine's legalization of Christianity transformed church architecture. Finally, connect the dots between these early structures and the significance of Megiddo in the evolution of church design.
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Discovery By Megiddo Prison Inmates
- Prison inmates at Megiddo noticed ruins during an expansion and reported them to authorities.
- Archaeologists excavated and discovered the Megiddo Mosaic in 2005, revealing an ancient prayer hall floor.
Early Worship Was Domestic
- Early Christian worship primarily met in domestic spaces like houses and apartments.
- The New Testament references house and apartment churches, showing informal early worship settings.
Dora Europa House Church Frescoes
- The Dora Europa house church contains early Christian frescoes and a baptistry.
- Walls depict biblical scenes like Christ and Simon Peter walking on the water and the healing of the paralytic.
