A Survey Through Church History - W. Robert Godfrey
Pioneering Theologian: Origen - P1:E4 - A Survey of Church History
Episode 4 • 24m
Origen of Alexandria provides a striking case of an individual seeking to discover the truth about the nature of reality and faith aside from God's revelation in Scripture. Despite his commendable efforts to defend the church and to preserve her orthodoxy, Origen could not distance himself from Platonic thought, which led him to place this form of reasoning above the truths provided in God's Word. Although Origen made significant contributions to the church, some of his most lasting contributions are the errors the church committed as they consulted his work. This study demonstrates that efforts apart from Scripture, though well meaning, can cause devastating effects to God's people.
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