A concise overview of the Writings' teachings about the Five Churches summarizing how the Lord accommodated Himself to the changing states of the human race, and how the statue in Nebuchadnezzar's dream relates to the five churches.
The Lord established the Christian Church through His life on earth and the Emperor Constantine adopted Christianity as the faith of Rome. However, Constantine convened the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, which changed the trajectory of Christianity and made it necessary for the Lord to come again.
The Lord Jesus Christ made His second coming through the Writings for the New Church, which reveal the nature of the Lord, the Word, and life after death. Throughout the world, readers of the Writings started New Church organizations and spread
the message of the Lord’s second coming.
An overview of the concepts underpinning a study on the Five Churches. Incorporates synopses about the Most Ancient Church, Ancient Church, Israelitish Church, Christian Church, New Church, and an overview of the universal and specific churches.
A key shift occurred in ancient times when the will and understanding were separated in ancient times. This allowed people govern their selfish nature through conscience.