In the opening chapter, the author lists five main reasons the reading and study of the church fathers is necessary in the ongoing life of the church: freedom and wisdom, insight into the New Testament, confronting bad historical representation the Fathers, aid in defending the faith, and spiritual nurture (17-27).
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As Christ builds his church, he will continue to raise up more and more disciples to bring the good news of salvation to all nations and make disciples of those who believe.
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At a time when the world is facing countless challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is of the utmost importance that churches possess strong, biblically qualified pastors.
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Paul’s argument is definitive—to get justification wrong is to get the gospel wrong, to get Christ wrong, and to live perpetually in slavery until the Spirit of God intervenes to provide spiritual clarity and direction.
