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Century: 2nd

Soteriology
Salvation requires both faith and the grace of baptism — it is not by human merit
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Soteriology
Irenaeus teaches that salvation recapitulates the whole of human history in Christ — every stage restored
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Ecclesiology
Justin Martyr teaches that the Logos became incarnate but was not diminished — the Father lacks nothing
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Ecclesiology
Irenaeus of Lyon uses the recapitulation theory — Christ recapitulates all of human history in himself
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The Eucharist
Irenaeus teaches that the Eucharist is a firstfruit offered to God from his own creation
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Scripture & Tradition
The reading of the Scriptures aloud in the assembly was a central act of worship from the apostolic generation
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The Eucharist
The congregation’s response of Amen to the eucharistic prayer is an act of participation and ratification
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Scripture & Tradition
Polycarp received the tradition directly from the Apostle John and transmitted it faithfully to the West
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Ecclesiology
The Quartodeciman controversy shows that diversity in liturgical practice does not break unity of faith
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The Priesthood
Clement of Alexandria argues married life is honourable before God and celibacy is not required for salvation
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