Theology, church history and apologetics.
Before Martin Luther, men like Peter Waldo, Peter de Bruys, John Wycliffe, and Jan Hus challenged the medieval church and called for biblical authority -- and paid dearly for it.
Church History / Historical Theology / Reformation (16th Century)Trace the Baptist tradition from its roots in the English Reformation through Puritan Separatism, John Smyth, Thomas Helwys, and the rise of believer's baptism and congregational self-governance.
Church History / Reformation (16th Century)The Anglican break from Rome began as a political act, not a theological one. Discover how Henry VIII's power struggle produced a church caught between Catholic heritage and Protestant reform.
Church History / Reformation (16th Century)The Bible was written in a specific historical and cultural context. Understanding the ancient Near Eastern world transforms how we read Scripture.
Biblical Studies / Church HistoryA claim has been circulating in popular discussion and across social platforms that Jesus of Nazareth was himself a Pharisee, or at least a trained member of the Pharisaic movement whose quarrels with other Pharisees were internal disputes among colleagues.…
Church HistoryWhen the exiles returned from Babylon and set about rebuilding the house of God, a question hung over the work that the timber and stone could not answer. Did the return from exile produce a rebuilt temple or a rebuilt…
Church HistoryThe early church faced challenges remarkably similar to our own. Their faithfulness offers timeless lessons for believers seeking to live out their faith today.
Biblical Studies / Church History“God buries His workers, but not His work.” This past week, the Church lost one of its most faithful voices. John MacArthurpastor-teacher of Grace Community Church for over fifty-six years, entered the presence of the Lord he served so tirelessly.…
Church History / Practical Theology