The Shepherds Way and The Nugget of Truth: Alexandrian & Antiochene Theology

Alexandrian & Antiochene Theology

Presbyter King gives very important Theological Lectures regarding how early theology developed between the two biggest of the ancient schools - Alexandria & Antioch.

By listening and studying these lectures you can begin to understand just what school of thought your current church has sided with.

~AACG (October 11th 2025)

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Basic Introduction

Although Antioch was a Greek city, the greatest influence on their thinking came from Judaism. Also, the Christians in Antioch had always had a close association with Galilee and Jerusalem, the geographical and historical location of Jesus’ earthly life. Because of this, they tended to stress the historical and human nature of Jesus, strongly resisting any inclination towards Docetism, the teaching that Jesus only appeared to be human. Stressing the humanity of Jesus, they tended to place the Son in a position subordinate to the Father.

In contrast, the background in Alexandria was Greek thinking, particularly from Plato, which had been combined with Jewish thought by Philo. Because of this, they were preoccupied with philosophical questions, and therefore stressed the transcendence of God, the divine nature of Christ and the doctrine of the divine Logos. It was therefore almost inevitable that Alexandria developed a tendency towards Docetism.

Given June 14th 2018: "Here I give an introduction to the theological

differences between the ancient schools, Antioch & Alexandria." - Presbyter King

"This is a good study. First, I review what we covered then
give interesting history regarding Antiochene saints and the
first hint of schism that went too far. Watch and share!" - Presbyter King

"Here I expose Docetism and how it was one of the "first seeds" of
Gnosticism. This is important knowledge because it shows that
even today some cults hold to versions of it." - Presbyter King

"Above I talk about early "rules" of Biblical interpretation . Again, another very
important part of early Christian history for all true saints in Jesus Christ." - Presbyter King

*Begotten from Above

*What is a New Covenant Believer?

*The Commandments of Jesus Christ

*The Seven Angels

*Understand the Seven Sealed Scroll

*God relationship throughout Time

*Basic Summation of Our Faith

*The Little Book Open

*The Whirlwind Prophecy

*Who are the "John Class"?

*Latter-day Message to Laodicea

*War of Gog and Magog