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Lesson #6: There's no way around it. Christianity is for misfits.
The question I'm left wanting to explore deeper after this chapter is this: where is the line between being bold in faith when we know it will result in ridicule and scorn, potentially broken relationships and anger, and living out faith in a way that is attractive, loving, and inviting? When do each side of this practice of faith become necessary?
— Apr 30, 2026 07:21AM
The question I'm left wanting to explore deeper after this chapter is this: where is the line between being bold in faith when we know it will result in ridicule and scorn, potentially broken relationships and anger, and living out faith in a way that is attractive, loving, and inviting? When do each side of this practice of faith become necessary?
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Rebekah
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Lesson 7: Honour your Pastor. Hold him in high regard, whether he holds the title or not.
Honestly, I feel like the focus here was divided between historical church structure and honouring your Pastor. I think it would have been stronger if it focused more on the latter than the former.
BUT
Now I definitely want to read a book about the structure of the Historical Church, and how it's changed over the centuries.
— May 02, 2026 03:45PM
Honestly, I feel like the focus here was divided between historical church structure and honouring your Pastor. I think it would have been stronger if it focused more on the latter than the former.
BUT
Now I definitely want to read a book about the structure of the Historical Church, and how it's changed over the centuries.
Rebekah
is on page 49 of 256
Chapter Five: my favourite chapter so far, by far.
-both "communion" and the "saints" are discussed in this chapter. Now I want to dig deeper into this
-origin of Roman Catholic belief of praying to the saints discussed
-I am moved by the importance of the saints in both uses of the term (ie. all Christians and exemplary Christians) and the sleep metaphor.
-why don't we use the sleep metaphor anymore?
— Apr 20, 2026 07:25AM
-both "communion" and the "saints" are discussed in this chapter. Now I want to dig deeper into this
-origin of Roman Catholic belief of praying to the saints discussed
-I am moved by the importance of the saints in both uses of the term (ie. all Christians and exemplary Christians) and the sleep metaphor.
-why don't we use the sleep metaphor anymore?
Rebekah
is on page 41 of 256
Forgotten Lesson from the Early Church #4: It's okay to be Catholic. But not the modern definition of Catholic.
The problem I have with this chapter is that it's argument is centered on the etymology of the word "catholic" seemingly trying to claim that we can be Catholic using only this definition. If Litfin had flushed his ideas out more and gone deeper here it would have strengthened this chapter.
— Apr 18, 2026 09:36AM
The problem I have with this chapter is that it's argument is centered on the etymology of the word "catholic" seemingly trying to claim that we can be Catholic using only this definition. If Litfin had flushed his ideas out more and gone deeper here it would have strengthened this chapter.
Rebekah
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What we need to learn from the ancient church #3: Heresies are still real today, and we shouldn't be afraid to label them as such. "To be a Christian doesn't just mean practicing a moral lifestyle, quoting from the Bible, and throwing around the name of Jesus as a respectable figure." (PG 30)
— Apr 16, 2026 07:27AM
