Topic: Read Ferguson: pp. 160–168.

Then, answer the questions below in a new thread containing 400–500 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of Module/Week 3.

  • How did the periods of persecution cause the church to think about the doctrines of salvation and the church?
  • That is, if a baptized believer succumbed to persecution and gave up his/her faith, did the church believe salvation was lost as a result?
  • Also, could the church include Christians who denied their faith?

Finally, reply to at least 2 classmates’ threads in 100–200 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 3.

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