church-history

Category - Church History

A scroll next to a sun, lightning bolt, cross, crown, fire, and water representing the doctrines outlined in the Nicene Creed

min11

Church History

The Nicene Creed: A Very Brief Introduction

Phillip CaryMay 12, 2025

The word Theotokos in bold font with Luke ch. 1 verse 31 to 35 in the center of the image.

min19

Church History Theology

What Is Nestorianism? The Theotokos Debate Explained

Wyatt GrahamMay 7, 2025

An image of Mary, the mother of Jesus, to represent poweful women in church history for Women's History Month

min13

Church History Culture and Context

7 Women in the New Testament & Their Example to the Church

Cheyenne LehtoMarch 11, 2025

A statue of Saint Helena holding a cross, symbolizing her influence in early Christianity . To the right, the words Church Mothers. On the left, a portion of the article text with a large number 4 above it to represent the 4 women mentioned in this article.

min12

Church History

4 Church Mothers Who Changed Christianity Forever

Joyce SalisburyMarch 5, 2025

the words African Church Fathers in large font with a portion of the article in the background.

min14

Church History

3 North African Church Fathers Every Christian Needs to Know

George MooreFebruary 28, 2025

The words Meet Irenaeus in large font over a blue background and a portion of the article text to the right.

min12

Church History

Why You Should Read Irenaeus of Lyons

Mike AquilinaFebruary 24, 2025

An image of a Black theologian delivering a sermon

min11

Church History

Endurance Produced by Suffering: The Black Church in America

Malcolm FoleyFebruary 10, 2025

The words Nicene Christology in large Logos blue font, over an excerpt of the article text in the lower right corner.

min11

Church History Theology

Nicene Christology for Today: Expressing Christ in Mystery & Metaphor

Veli-Matti KärkkäinenFebruary 6, 2025

A depiction of John Chrysostom in the center to represent preaching and its importance.

min12

Church History Preaching

How to Preach Like John Chrysostom, “the Golden-Mouthed”

Gerald BrayFebruary 4, 2025

a painting of the Nativity of Jesus that includes Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus standing in front of a blue background with stars in the sky to represent the question, Is Christmas a Christian holiday

min12

Bible Study Church History

Is Christmas Really a Christian Holiday?

Emily Hunter McGowinDecember 24, 2024

The church door in Wittenberg, Germany alongside the 95 Theses to represent the Protestant Reformation.

min24

Church History

What Is the Protestant Reformation? Everything You Need to Know

Steven WedgeworthOctober 30, 2024

an open bible and the letters F and B to represent the first best selling bible. A portion of the article is off to the right.

min23

Church History

The First Best-Selling Bible: A Reformation Story

Jennifer Powell McNuttOctober 29, 2024

An header image containing a picture of an illustration from An Appeal to Heaven, other images that reflect the Black struggle, like a Jim Crow whites only sign, and large letters that read, Black Political Theology.

min12

Church History Theology

Black Political Theology: An Anti-oppression Faith

Malcolm FoleyOctober 22, 2024

An image of a church spire symbolizing the Baptist denomination and its distinct church identity.

min17

Church History Theology

What Do Baptists Believe? An Intro to Baptist Theology & Roots

Michael A.G. Azad HaykinSeptember 11, 2024

Illustration of the Parable of the Good Samaritan from the Gospel of Luke

min13

Bible Study Church History

Who Was Luke in the Bible?

Craig A. EvansAugust 23, 2024

A blue background with golden circles on a timeline illustrates the concept of predestination.

min48

Church History Theology

What Is Predestination? A Biblical, Historical & Theological Overview

Steven WedgeworthAugust 20, 2024

The words women in Acts in large type with content from the article in the background.

min14

Church History Ministry

Women in Acts: Women’s Role in the Birth of the Church

Elyse FitzpatrickAugust 5, 2024

A simple-looking church with a steeple to symbolize Protestantism

min26

Church History

What Is a Protestant? Its History, Beliefs & Lasting Impact

Matthew StanleyJuly 25, 2024

An image of the ark of the covenant inside the Tabernacle. Parts of the article on both sides of the image.

min24

Church History Theology

Heaven Invades Earth: Understanding the Symbolism & Purpose of the Tabernacle

Wyatt GrahamJuly 10, 2024

A cross in the middle surrounded by two circles, one blue and one yellow representing Orthodox Christianity, sometimes called simply Orthodoxy

min41

Church History

What Is Orthodoxy? Understanding Orthodox Interpretation of Scripture

Jamey BennettJuly 9, 2024

Arrows pointing to different parts of a tree representing ecclesiology, the doctrine of the church

min22

Church History Theology

Ecclesiology: What Do We Believe about the Church?

Christopher KouApril 30, 2024

the words Church Calendar in large font with part of the article in the background.

min12

Church History

The Church Calendar: How It Helps Us Remember Our Story

Kelley MathewsApril 9, 2024

An image of Charles Haddon Spurgeon, perhaps the most well-known Reformed Baptist

min19

Church History Theology

What Is a Reformed Baptist? Beliefs, History & Key Leaders to Know

Nick KennicottApril 8, 2024

An image of a clergy member with parts of the article in the background to represent modern ecumenical movements

min11

Church History

The New Ecumenism: A Short History of Modern Ecumenical Movements

Tim PerryMarch 21, 2024

an image of a church and a cross as well as the words creed and confession to represent church confessions and what the church believes

min14

Church History

Whether, When & How to Update a Creed or Confession

Stan ReevesMarch 19, 2024

A person carring a book labeled heresies with arrows pointed to people to represent what is heresy.

min12

Church History Culture and Context

Know Your Heresies: How Not to Be a Heretic

Kyle HughesFebruary 29, 2024

an image of a scroll in the center with people images to the left and a church image to the right to represent church councils and creeds

min18

Church History

Unity without Compromise: Councils & Creeds for Today’s Ecumenical Dialogue

Sean LukeFebruary 19, 2024

A person praying representing someone studying and praying through the ancient creeds

min18

Church History Theology

To Creed or Not to Creed: Why You Need Creeds in the Christian Life

Michael F. BirdFebruary 16, 2024

A person with their hands clasped in prayer, surrounded by clouds and icons representing the Christian faith and Lent season

min16

Church History

Lent: A Season to Dread or to Cherish?

Paul GrimeFebruary 13, 2024

The image shows a figure with their head in their hands, surrounded by symbols and text. The text is from a quote from St. Augustine's Confessions.

min21

Church History

Augustine the Reader: Why You Should Take Up & Read ‘Confessions’

Blake AdamsJanuary 26, 2024

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