Montanism, as well as Christians, believed that Jesus would reign again to perfection when he comes back for the second time. The Montanism also held that Jesus would come to judge both the death and the living when he comes for the second time. The sect also practiced the same activities such as sacrament, which was also inclined to the Christian belief. The sect was of the opinion that Jesus Christ was born of a virgin, he died and will resurrect again, and he will judge the sinners on the final judgment day. They also believed the same things as Catholics did. The sect believed in the existence of the doctrine of the Trinity in their faith. However, Montanism agreed with the Catholic Church on major principal point in belief. Christian church prevailed against Montanism in a couple of generations, painting it a heresy, the movements resilience and persistence in some secluded places saw it rise again in eighth generation or century.Accordingto Hunters,” Awaiting the Return of Christ”, to some extent, the movement believes blended so well with those of the Catholic Church. Prophet Montanus founded the movement, after whom it was named (Amanze 5). Although it was highly tolerated before the Christ, it was considered illegal and was prohibited after the arrival of the Christ Jesus. It thrived and flourished within the boundaries of Phrygia. Montanism was a Christian movement that spanned for four centuries from the second and the sixth century.
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