Chapter 3: The Progress of the Early Church

A. The Apostolic Fathers

1. Clement of Rome
2. Ignatius of Antioch
3. Polycarp of Smyrna
4. Papias of Hierapolis

B. The Apologists

1. Justin Martyr
2. Origen
3. Tatian, student of Justin
4. Athenagoras

C. Heresies of the Early Church

1. Gnosticism
2. Montanism

D. The Church Fathers

1. Irenaeus
2. Tertullian
3. Clement of Alexandria
4. Origen

E. Creed and Canon

1. Creed - credo, "I believe"
2. Canon - an authoritative list

F. Organization of the Early Church

1. Episcopal - rule by bishops
2. Presbyterian - rule by elders
3. Catholic means universal
4. Five major cities

Answer Chapter 3 Questions 1, 3-6