Although Christendom was in its infancy, it had already become polluted with unscriptural beliefs, and its scattered churches were teaching a variety of doctrines.
Ndonëse i ashtuquajturi krishterim ishte në fillimet e tij, ai tashmë ishte ndotur me bindje jobiblike dhe kishat e tij të shpërndara gjithandej po mësonin një shumëllojshmëri doktrinash.