Holy Spirit Guiding Into All Truth
Definition
The Apostolic Fathers were taught by the Twelve or their co-workers and stand in direct continuity with them, faithfully transmitting what they received; the line continues through bishops such as Linus, Anacletus and Clement in Rome.
Episodes
Related Concepts
- Apostolic Succession The Deposit Of Faith
Biblical References
- Matthew 16:18 — *And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overpower it. *
- Matthew 28:19-20 — Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the
- John 16:13 — *But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. For he will not speak on his own authority, but will speak whatever he hears and will tell you what is to come. *
- Acts 2 — *Now when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like a violent wind blowing came from heaven and filled the entire house where they were sitting. And tongues spreading out *
- 2 Timothy 2:2 — And what you heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be competent to teach others as well.
- 1 Timothy 3:15 — *in case I am delayed to let you know how people ought to conduct themselves in the household of God, because it is the church of the living God, the support and bulwark of the truth. *