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Martin Luther Said Some Crazy Things
For many Christians, Martin Luther is a household name. He was a monumental reformer–the father of the Protestant Reformation. Sadly, however, Luther often clashed with his fellow Protestant reformers. The bad blood between Luther and the other reformers set an example…
Where Augustine Gets Weird
There is no question that evangelical Christianity owes an enormous debt to Augustine. In fact, there’s wide consensus among historians that next to Jesus and Paul, Augustine is the most influential figure in the history of Christianity. Famed historian…
The Crazy Beliefs Of Crazy Moody
He was famously nicknamed “Crazy Moody,” and it’s reported that he reached 100 million people with the gospel, in a day when televangelists, radio preachers, and Al Gore (the Internet, ahem) didn’t exist. In Moody’s case, he was poorly…
No, The First Disciples Were NOT Palestinian
Ron Cantor shows how modern claims that the first Christians were Palestinian must be false. It is good to be concerned about the plight of Palestinians today, but rewriting history is not the way to do it. This video…
History Can Save Us From Apostacy
More often than not, when I talk to twentysomethings who are seriously contemplating walking away from their faith, the main stumbling block is an intellectual one. My faith didn’t have the deep intellectual roots necessary to flourish outside of…
Like Everyone, John Wesley Had Some Weird Ideas
“If there were wanted two apostles to be added to the number of the twelve, I do not believe that there could be found two men more fit to be so added than George Whitefield and John Wesley.” ~…
How Teenagers Shaped History
“Teens are just that way! It’s who they are.” Well, history is there to prove you wrong. It may be who they are, but it is NOT who they are meant to be. Teens can be the most energetic,…
How Church History Informs Church Present And Church Future
Knowing our spiritual ancestry puts our sorrows, anxieties and wounds into perspective. Ours is a historical foundation built on the blood of martyrs — Christians willing to live so radically for Jesus they considered it joy to die for…
Martin Luther’s Role In Church History
Christians have much to learn from the history of the Church. This 26 minute video offers a helpful summary of one of the most influential Christians who ever lived. Though Martin Luther lived 500 years ago, his impact upon…
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