The Early Church Was Way Messier Than You Think | Acts Explained by a Scholar

How did the early church grow so rapidly without buildings, budgets, or branding?

Was the early church more inclusive than many traditions have allowed since?

How and when did Sunday gatherings become the norm—and is that biblically mandated or culturally developed?

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Dr. Jipp has taught New Testament in a variety of settings, including as a Teaching Fellow at TEDS, before joining the faculty at Trinity. He has published essays in Themelios, Journal of Theological Interpretation, Journal for the Study of the New Testament, Catholic Biblical Quarterly, Bulletin of Biblical Research, New Testament Studies, Horizons in Biblical Theology, Journal of Biblical Literature, and Journal of Theological Studies.He loves reading novels, playing all kinds of sports (esp. baseball) with his kids, being outdoors, listening to music, and having great conversations with his wife.