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.
Catholics vs. Anglicans: The Real Difference
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.
Understanding the Ancient World: Why Biblical Context Matters
The Bible was written in a specific historical and cultural context. Understanding the ancient Near Eastern world transforms how we read Scripture.
Lesson 11: Love That Strengthens Faith — 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13
Discover how Timothy's report revitalized Paul and how Paul's prayer for abounding love points to holiness at Christ's return in 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13.
The Problem of Evil Presupposes God
The atheist's most powerful objection -- the problem of evil -- contains a fatal flaw. Objective evil requires objective morality, which requires a moral Lawgiver. The argument leads not away from God but directly to Him.
The Righteousness of God Revealed: What Paul Means in Romans 1
Paul's declaration that God's righteousness is revealed in the gospel is the theological engine of the entire letter to the Romans.
Three Views on the Lord's Supper: Transubstantiation, Consubstantiation, and the Memorial View
Explore the three major Christian views on the Lord's Supper -- transubstantiation, consubstantiation, and the memorial view -- and why the symbolic position best honors the finished work of Christ.
The Gospel: The Power of God for Salvation
In Romans 1:16-17, Paul declares the gospel to be the power of God for salvation. Explore what this means and why Paul was not ashamed of it.