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In Historical Theology for the Church, editors Jason Duesing and Nathan Finn bring together top contributors to survey key doctrinal developments in every era of church history. They not only trace the development of various doctrines within historical congregations; they also provide a resource for contemporary congregations. Steered by the conviction that historical theology serves the church...

completely. In other words, Jesus only “appeared” to be a human being, when in reality he was only a divine being. Against Docetism, Ignatius argued that denial of the true humanity of Jesus negated the salvation Jesus came to bring. For Ignatius and the other apostolic fathers, the reality of the human life in Jesus was necessary for salvation. Both types of being in Christ, the divine and human, were joined together to ensure eternal life for humanity. This gracious gift of life by the preexistent
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