We now come to discuss in more detail what was considered essential doctrine amongst first century believers. It must be recognized that there was a body of doctrine in New Testament times which was roughly equivalent to our "Statement of Faith". Another important factor to bear in mind was the existence of brethren with the gift of prophecy - 'forth-telling' of direct revelation from God under inspiration.
Sasa tunajadili kwa maelezo zaidi yale yaliyodhaniwa kuwa ni maunzo ya muhimu miongoni mwa waaminio katika karne ya kwanza. . . Inabidi itambulike ya kwamba palikuwepo muundo mkuu katika Nyakati za Agano Jipya ambao kwa karibu sana ulikuwa sawa na "Habari ya Imani" yetu. Kigawanyo kingine muhimu kumbuka walikuwepo ndugu wenye kipawa cha unabii -‘utabiri ulionyooka wa ufunuo toka kwa Mungu chini ya kuvuviwa.