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The concept of Mistake in Christianity

In Early Christianity, a mistake is characterized as a misinterpretation or erroneous belief held by an individual. This concept suggests that individuals may be operating under a misunderstanding that detracts from their spiritual understanding or relationship with faith. The recognition of a mistake implies an opportunity for correction and growth in one's beliefs and understanding within the context of early Christian teachings.1
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Synonyms: Error, Blunder, Fault, Slip, Inaccuracy, Miscalculation, Faux pas

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Christian concept of 'Mistake'

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Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
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From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) The text refers to a wrong understanding or belief, and the person is in one.[1]

Early Christianity (also known as Early Church) refers to the period starting roughly in the 6th century BC up until 325 A.D. during which year the first council of Nicaea was convened. Popular literature includes the writings by the early Church Fathers which forms the basis of later Christian theology.

Significance in Christianity (general):

From: A Dictionary of the Bible (Hastings)

(1) The event discovered by Isaac when he was old, where he realized the deception, and was unable to do more than predict Esau's future.[2]

Plural form: Mistakes.