Lesson 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Why is knowledge of church history important for the church today?
A
- Christianity is a religion of history
- Learn about humanity
- Church is in history
- End of history is the goal decreed by God
- Church’s task to preserve and present the faith
2
Q
What are benefits of knowing the Christian past?
A
- Perspective
- Intellectual tools
- Balance of judgment
A. Wisdom is to judge truth based on history instead of the moment - Understanding the place of tradition
- Sense of belonging and identity
- Passive mentoring by the saints
- Appreciation of grace, power, mercy of God
3
Q
What are three Christian convictions about history?
A
- God intervenes in the world
- He guides the world with purpose
- The Lord will bring history to conclusion
4
Q
What are the components of a Christian approach to history?
A
- Doctrine of providence
- Christian perspective of the historian
- Validity of religious experience
- Importance of social history
- Tell truth in its ambiguity and complexity
- Integration of faith and historical study
5
Q
What are some results of neglecting Christian history
A
- Fuzzy ecclesiology
- Disunity over minutia
- Confusion over mission
- Adoption of cultural values
- Sloppy theology
- Weak foundations
- Heresy
