Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the podcast, the hosts revisit the influential theologian and philosopher, Augustine of Hippo. They reflect on his profound thoughts on God and the ultimate purpose of life. Augustine also shares his personal experience of God's grace and power in his life, including his healing and preservation through illness.
Augustine emphasizes the need to seek truth from God and rely on His guidance.
The ultimate purpose in life is to attain the eternal kingdom of God, not worldly achievements.
Deep dives
Augustine's Last Words
In Augustine's final words from The Confessions, he acknowledges that only God can teach us the truth and that we must seek it from Him. He emphasizes the importance of seeking God's guidance and receiving what we ask for.
Living for the Eternal Kingdom
In City of God, Augustine highlights that our ultimate purpose in life should be to attain the eternal kingdom of God, rather than seeking worldly achievements. He distinguishes between the city of man and the city of God as the true destination we should strive for.
Ten years ago, we set out on a journey in this podcast to witness God's faithfulness throughout the story of Christianity. To celebrate a decade of 5 Minutes in Church History, today Stephen Nichols revisits an old friend from our very first episode: Augustine of Hippo.