The Mind of the Early Church

The Lord of History Part I: The Father

The Mind of the Early Church

Show Notes

God's relationship to history has always been a focus in Christian theology. But what does that mean for us? How can that be applied to our spiritual lives?

This is an audio version of my article, "The Lord of History Part I: The Father." The written version can be found at www.danielhannawriter.com/the-lord-of-history-part-i-the-father

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