The Value of Church History

God is the architect of the church's history take a look at scripture testaments old and new Psalm 78 reminds us to not forget Gods works 1 Corinthians tells about Israel's failures, not a few Church history is for our encouragement telling of God's heroes of faith in time showing how the Lord blessed each one He can bless us to walk truly in line There are many lessons to learn as well the church's mistakes need not repeat for what is not remembered in the past is prone to repeat sadly in every street Reading church history helps keep eyes open especially in this age being spiritually dark to read only modern books weakens our guard more profitable reading ages past to hold our mark Church history makes us true realists seeing heroes of the past had feet of clay for every age, the church is full of sinners so persevere in the truth till the eternal day So read a healthy diet from Pentecost right through all the ages to now use your knowledge of all that's past to serve God better in the present plough