{"product_id":"forerunners-of-the-faith-13-lessons-to-understand-and-appreciate-the-basics-of-church-history-paperback","title":"Forerunners of the Faith: 13 Lessons to Understand and Appreciate the Basics of Church History - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNathan Busenitz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJohn F. MacArthur\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnter God's Story of Faithfulness to His People\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe Christian faith extends beyond our personal experiences, our individual churches, and far beyond our present age. This, for the Christian, is great news. When we become acquainted with the legacy of our Christian heritage, we connect our stories to those of the faithful believers who have come before us. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis connection is precisely what Nathan Busenitz, Dean of Faculty and professor of church history at The Master's Seminary, seeks to provide. Based on the bestselling\u003ci\u003e Fundamentals of the Faith, Forerunners of the Faith\u003c\/i\u003e outlines the biblical orthodoxy that characterizes the true church. Busenitz then succinctly identifies thirteen key lessons that capture the trials and triumphs of the historical Church, providing insights for how the ancient Christians responded to the problems of their day to become the pillars of faith we now consider them to be. Learn how your faith stands on the shoulders of giants like Athanasius, Augustine, and Wycliffe. As more than a didactic resource, \u003ci\u003e Forerunners of the Faith\u003c\/i\u003e serves as spiritual encouragement as we remember the legacy of God's faithfulness to his people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing this teaching guide, become empowered and equipped to lead your group through\u003ci\u003e Forerunners of the Faith.\u003c\/i\u003e Find answers to every lesson and insightful teaching notes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eForerunners of the Faith\u003c\/i\u003e lifts the eyes of its readers beyond the events and figures of the past. It places the focus on the Lord Jesus--on His work, His Word, and the worship He deserves.\"\u003cbr\u003e-John MacArthur\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 2009, \u003ci\u003eFundamentals of the Faith\u003c\/i\u003e grounded thousands in the essential doctrines of the Christian faith. \u003ci\u003eForerunners of the Faith\u003c\/i\u003e is a new course from of Grace Community Church and The Master's Seminary that will deepen your studies by introducing you to how God has moved sovereignly through church history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis rich and easy-to-follow curriculum traces the trials and triumphs of the historical church and provides insights into how God used ordinary men to uphold the integrity of His Word and witness to the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 13 lessons examine significant events of church history and how faithful servants became the pillars of faith we recognize them to be today: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Biblical Framework\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom Pentecost to Patmos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Disciples of the Apostles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContending for the Faith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefending the Deity of Christ \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrace and Truth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControversies and Councils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchisms, Scholars, and Soldiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForerunners to the Reformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter Darkness, Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom Reformation to Revival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Gospel Goes Forth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Battle for the Bible \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a didactic resource, \u003ci\u003eForerunners of the Faith\u003c\/i\u003e offers spiritual encouragement and reminders of God's consistent faithfulness to his people. Bolster and enrich your faith by encountering the legacy of faithful believers on whose shoulders we stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A compelling and Christ-exalting journey awaits you on the pages that follow.\"\u003cbr\u003e-John MacArthur\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNATHAN BUSENITZ\u003c\/b\u003e, (M.Div., Th.M., Ph.D., The Master's Seminary) is the Dean of Faculty and Assistant Professor of Theology at The Master's Seminary. He holds a doctorate in church history, with a specific focus on patristic theology. 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