Stephen Nichols: Looking Back to Look Forward

Summary

The sermon's theme is "Looking Back to Look Forward," emphasizing the importance of learning from the past without succumbing to nostalgia or dismissal. Key references include Henry Ford's quote "History is bunk" and Jesus' question in Matthew 16:13, "Who do you say that I am?", posed at the historically idolatrous site of Caesarea Philippi. The practical takeaway is to recognize the value of historical testimony, especially Scripture, to stand firm in our present moment, even if it's characterized as "The Age of Absurdity."