The Dark Ages — A Period of 1200 Years Of Bloody Persecution

CHRIST’S PROMISES THE CHURCH JESUS BUILT

Matthew 16:13-20 — the gates of hell Jesus organized His church during His ministry
would not prevail against the institution
Jesus was establishing; The word “church” comes from ekklesia, a word refering
to the calling out of an authorized assembly.
Matthew 28:18-20 — Jesus promised to
be with His church institution all the way
until the end of the age.

ORTHODOX

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Paganism Judaism Gnosticsm False Churches
CATHOLIC EMPIRE John Huss
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Ephesians 4:5 Novations

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. . . SHALL NOT PREVAIL AGAINST IT”
One Lord, one faith, one baptism...”
Paulicians Henricians Albigenses Waldenses Anabaptists Baptists

The Church is the Pillar and Ground of the Truth