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The Value of Church History
“For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope” (Rom. 15:4). Church history, or the history of Christianity, is the story of the movement begun by Jesus Christ as recorded in the New Testament, and continuing more than two… Continue reading
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Imitating Christ
Of the Imitation of Christ is the title of a book that was published in the Netherlands in the early fifteenth century, and is generally attributed to Thomas à Kempis. It was intended to serve as a handbook for spiritual life and discipleship. The book’s theme is set forth in the opening paragraph: “By the… Continue reading
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Irenaeus of Lyons: Zealous Opponent of Heresy
Irenaeus (born ca. a.d. 120 or 140) served as bishop of Lyons from ca.177 until his death in ca. 202. He spent much of his life dealing with the gnostic heresy. Of his two writings that still exist, the best known is Against Heresies (A Refutation and Subversion of Knowledge Falsely So Called), consisting of… Continue reading
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Ignatius of Antioch and the Presiding Bishop
Most of what we know about Ignatius is found in the account of his martyrdom. Ignatius was condemned by the imperial authorities and sent to Rome to die for the gratification of the people. Since there was no general persecution of Christians by Rome at that time, Ignatius was probably accused of being a Christian… Continue reading
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