By the fifth century C.E., however, apostate Christendom had already ceased adhering to clear Biblical teachings about idolatry, the condition of the dead, and the role of Jesus Christ as the one who “pleads for us. ” ​ — Romans 8: 34; Ecclesiastes 9: 5; John 11: 11 - 14.
Kuid meie ajaarvamise viiendal sajandil oli ärataganenud ristiusumaailm juba lakanud kinni pidamast selgetest Piibli õpetustest, mis puudutasid ebajumalakummardamist, surnute olukorda ja Jeesus Kristuse osa, „kes meie eest palub ”. — Roomlastele 8: 34; Koguja 9: 5; Johannese 11: 11 — 14.