Introduction to Foxe's Acts and Monuments. [4]

Opening Prayer.
Lesson 29.
The necessity of understanding the historical and religious atmosphere in which we live. Part 8. An introduction to Foxe's Acts and Monuments. [4]
Intro. Review.
(Foxe's Utility)
10. The true spiritual conquest consists in that which is often most successful under affliction. Mortification, patience under trial, joy in Christ and hope for resurrection. Heb. 11.
11. It is incumbent upon us to study the lives of those who by the Spirit of God gave up their lives unto death for the gospel. Yes to be intimately acquainted with their names and deeds. As the scripture is a history of these worthies, so this work is following that pattern, as Moses, Joshua, Samuel, Nathan, Gad, Ezra, Jeremiah, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John...
12. Wisdom makes us to reign like kings, where even the most powerful cannot bend our conscience or disturb our peace. But we have an invincible fortitude by grace.
i. Antithesis between the Christian method of conquering and the way of the world - Islam.
ii. Were the crusades justified?
iii. True believers cannot be conquered.
iv. True conquest is against the body and its lusts.
13. Christ is the true example of Christian manhood and did suffer grievous affliction at the hands of man.
i. As a King full of Authority.
ii. As a man full of Wisdom.
iii. As our Mediator and Advocate.
iv. As our Shepherd and example.
"When thou pass through the waters...." Isa 43:2
Conclusion.
Closing Prayer.