#12366 What Are the Earliest Writings About the Mass, Healing, and Justification? - Joe Heschmeyer

“What are the earliest writings about the Mass?” Discover the historical roots of this central Catholic practice, along with discussions on the early Church’s interpretation of 1 John 5:13 and the significance of healing in the Bible. Join us as we explore these foundational topics and more in this enlightening episode.

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Questions Covered:

• 03:00 – What are the earliest writings about the mass that we have?
• 04:30 – Would you consider writing a book on justification?
• 12:26 – What are the earliest Catholic Church buildings and where was the altar located in those churches?
• 16:25 – Jesus promises to heal in the bible but people deflect and say that healing happens in the next life. What are your thoughts on that? Does God want you to suffer here to get more reward in heaven?
• 22:34 – What was the early Church’s interpretation of 1 John 5:13?
• 28:30 – Continued – Jesus promises to heal in the bible but people deflect and say that healing happens in the next life. What are your thoughts on that? Does God want you to suffer here to get more reward in heaven?
• 44:26 – What are the earliest writings about the mass that we have?
• 50:38 – Did the writing of the same Shepard Hermas hold the same weight as the Didiache, writing of St. Clemente of Rome and others?