I have often remarked about how I am surprised by the wealth of knowledge found in the Church Fathers. This may seem obvious to the lifelong Orthodox, but to someone who grew up as a Lutheran and served as a Baptist pastor, little more than lip service was given to the Early Church unless a 'super-spiritual' quote was needed to supplement an otherwise bland sermon illustration.
Contra Mundum
Contra Mundum
Contra Mundum
I have often remarked about how I am surprised by the wealth of knowledge found in the Church Fathers. This may seem obvious to the lifelong Orthodox, but to someone who grew up as a Lutheran and served as a Baptist pastor, little more than lip service was given to the Early Church unless a 'super-spiritual' quote was needed to supplement an otherwise bland sermon illustration.