VELCHIN

2nd century

Montanism

New prophecy from the Spirit carried special authority and announced an imminent end.

01

The Central Error

Its central problems were new prophetic authority, extreme rigorism, and disruption of established church order.

02

Historic Response

Condemned by bishops in Asia Minor and later rejected by the broader church tradition.

03

Modern Echoes

Claims that a modern revelation from God can override Scripture or stand above apostolic teaching.