Renewing Your Mind Why Church History?
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Dec 7, 2024 
W. Robert Godfrey, a respected teaching fellow at Ligonier Ministries and former president of Westminster Seminary California, dives deep into the importance of church history. He discusses how understanding our spiritual heritage helps shape contemporary Christian identity. The conversation highlights the early church's Jewish and Roman influences, the significance of Catholic tradition, and contrasts Catholic and Protestant views on those roots. By exploring these themes, Godfrey emphasizes the enduring impact of early doctrines on present-day beliefs.
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Christ's Promise
- Christians view Christ's promise to build His church as significant.
- This promise gives hope and encouragement for the future.
Why Study Church History?
- Study church history to understand Christ's fulfillment of his promise.
- It helps us appreciate God's work and understand ourselves better.
Continuous Church History
- Protestants should avoid thinking of the church disappearing after the apostles.
- The church has a continuous history, and the Reformation was a part of it.
