The earliest church leaders—some of whom knew and learned from the actual apostles themselves—were left not only with the responsibility of teaching their own generation of believers but also preserving and passing down the faith. Who were these faithful pastors and teachers? We identify 10 early church leaders who were entrusted with preserving the Christian faith and Scriptures through some of the toughest decades of church history. During the time of the church’s infancy, these early leaders stood strong for Christ, Scripture, and the Christian tradition in the face of false messiahs, forged scriptures, and competing heresies. We also discuss five more modern leaders who continued that tradition.
The Flood narrative in Genesis 6–9 is not just an isolated Old Testament account but a recurring theme throughout the Bible, referenced by prophets,...
The traditional Greek title of the letter ‘to Hebrews’ goes back at least to the late second century. Many modern writers think that the...
2 Kings 2 depicts the dramatic moment of Elijah's departure and the passing of the prophetic mantle to Elisha. The chapter showcases the faithfulness...
