The past two sessions were series of
continuation of the lectures on Church History. Among all the
desirable knowledge to gain I chose two highlights of the things I
have learned. One of that was the truth that God could use anybody in
order to carry out His plan for the church. He used powerful emperors
and even the worst enemies in order to preserve the church. Second, I
have learned that really debates and arguments about doctrines is not
something new for it existed way back centuries past. It seemed never
ending. There were so many names to recall about difference in
teachings and I could not name them all by memory alone and yet I
could remember how many of them fought over the issues that we still
struggle today. So really, there is nothing new under the sun!
As I think of it, I praise God for
everything that He has done for His church. He used so many lives in
order to carry out His will. I feel so thankful that in the same that
He used real people in the past with flaws, He uses someone like me
today. It is so humbling that God would place me in ministries when I
feel so inadequate. Thinking that God could use people as His channel
for the Gospel, I see that I could not really judge people and their
task. I realized that God has a plan and He is in control. More so, I
realized that never ending debates perhaps will never end until the
return of Christ. I have been to some arguments before and I really
wished I have more knowledge way back then. I wish I could have given
better answers. But yeah, I cant. It's done. Because of the lessons
this week I have a new admiration for those who have given their
lives for the sake of protecting the church doctrine against false
teachings.
In application, I will study well about
the doctrines taught so that I will be able to give good answers that
would help other people to find the truth. I will also read books
that would help me learn even more of the faith we hold on to.
Ultimately, I will allow God to use me in the ministry. I will be
available for Him.
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