The 4th Mark and a little bit about Gnosticism

Discuss with your neighbor and answer: how do you know when to trust what someone says about religion?

What was Irenaeus' connection to the Apostle John?

• He was John's son

• John ordained him a Deacon

• He knew Polycarp, who knew John

• The both knew Kevin Bacon

What are your reactions to Gnosticism, now that you know a bit about it?

What was Irenaeus' standard for evaluating whether something was consistent with the Faith?

• Jerome's Biblical Commentary

• The Apostles' Teaching

• What he learned in Theology class

• Buddha's 4 Noble Truths