Introduction to History: Historical Theology

Summary

The sermon introduces a year-long study of the 1742 Philadelphia Confession of Faith, emphasizing the importance of understanding historical theology to ground faith and worship in the reality of God's revelation. The speaker highlights the value of learning from church history and confessions to navigate present challenges and avoid pitfalls in interpreting history. He encourages reading history broadly and discerningly, recognizing the complexity and imperfections of people in the past while seeking to evaluate and align with biblical truth. The ultimate goal is to deepen worship and faithfulness by knowing God and His truth through Scripture and historical testimony.