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Why is it important for Christians to know church history?


Christianity.com: Why is it important for Christians to know Church history?-Brian Hedges from christianitydotcom2 on GodTube.
Posted by Brian G. Hedges on Monday, October 07, 2013
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I write about the application of Christian doctrine to the Christian life. Here are my books.

To Be Like Jesus

To Be Like Jesus
To Be Like Jesus: Forty Meditations for Your Journey Toward Christlikeness

Thriving in Grace

Thriving in Grace
Thriving in Grace: 12 Ways the Puritans Fuel Spiritual Growth

The Story of His Glory

The Story of His Glory
The Story of His Glory

Watchfulness

Watchfulness
Watchfulness: Recovering a Lost Spiritual Discipline

With Jesus

With Jesus
With Jesus: Finding Your Place in the Story of Christ

Christ All Sufficient

Christ All Sufficient
Christ All Sufficient: An Exposition of Colossians

Christ Formed in You

Christ Formed in You
Christ Formed in You: The Power of the Gospel for Personal Change

Christ Formed in You: The Study Guide

Christ Formed in You: The Study Guide
Christ Formed in You: The Study Guide

Active Spirituality

Active Spirituality
Active Spirituality: Grace and Effort in the Christian Life

Licensed to Kill

Licensed to Kill
Licensed to Kill: A Field Manual for Mortifying Sin

Hit List

Hit List
Hit List: Taking Aim at the Seven Deadly Sins

The Cure for Unjust Anger

The Cure for Unjust Anger
The Cure for Unjust Anger by John Downame (Edited and modernized, with an introduction by Brian G. Hedges)

Comfort and Holiness from Christ's Priestly Work

Comfort and Holiness from Christ's Priestly Work
Comfort and Holiness from Christ's Priestly Work by William Bridge (Edited and modernized, with a preface by Brian G. Hedges)

Holy Helps for a Godly Life

Holy Helps for a Godly Life
Holy Helps for a Godly Life by Richard Rogers (Edited and modernized, with a preface by Brian G. Hedges)

Gospel Evidences of Saving Faith

Gospel Evidences of Saving Faith
Gospel Evidences of Saving Faith by John Owen (Edited and modernized, with a preface by Brian G. Hedges)

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