After even this brief examination of the historical backdrop of the Church Fathers, as well as the origins of their teachings, it is appropriate to ask, Should a sincere Christian base his or her beliefs on the teachings of the Church Fathers?
حتى بعد هذا الفحص الموجز لخلفية آباء الكنيسة التاريخية ولأصول تعاليمهم ،‏ من الملائم ان نسأل :‏ هل ينبغي ان يؤسِّس المسيحي المخلص معتقداته على تعاليم آباء الكنيسة ؟‏