Description
The Word of God exalts history and calls us to study it, yet the prevailing attitude among many Christians today is that the study of the past is good for only collecting bits of entertaining trivia. Asserting that "meditating upon God's works and servants in history is not optional for the Christian but an important part of covenant faithfulness to the Lord", church historians Joel R. Beeke and Michael A.G. Haykin present seven benefits for the Christian who studies church history, and they provide practical suggestions for how they get started.
Table of Contents:
1. History Has Meaning Under God’s Direction
2. History Teaches Us Valuable Lessons
3. History Builds Humility and Gratitude
4. History Liberates Us From the Tyranny of the Present
5. History Acquaints us with the Wisdom of Other Christians
6. History Offers Models for Imitation
7. History Stirs us to Praise God
8. Applications
9. Conclusion: How do I Start?
Endorsement
“The Christian life, though filled with joy, can be difficult and perplexing. Too often followers of Christ seek to live it on their own, apart from the wisdom and examples of those who have sought to be faithful to Christ in other ages. In your hands is the work of two seasoned pastor-historians who will spur you on to study church history for your benefit and the good of those around you.” — Shawn D. Wright, associate professor of church history, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Product Details
Title: Why Should I Be Interested in Church History?
Author: Joel R. Beeke & Michael Haykin
ISBN: 9781601785077
Publisher: Reformation Heritage Books
Pages: 32
Binding: Paperback