The second century was a crucial time for the Christian church. In the midst of terrible persecution, God’s people found great hope and help in the scriptures and in corporate worship of Jesus. We have much to learn from them and that time.

Resources:

• Michael's Website
• Christianity at the Crossroads: How the Second Century Shaped the Future of the Church by Michael J. Kruger.
• Michael's Other Books
• Destroyer of the Gods: Early Christian Distinctiveness in the Roman World by Larry Hurtado.