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The Great Schism, also known as the East-West Schism, was the break in communion between the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox churches that occured in July 1054. Read the story here. #historyofreligion #history #otd #thisday #catholicchurch

In this article, the author Robert P. Jones talks about why the year 1493 is important to understand the roots of #white #Christian #nationalism.

A Short History of Early Church Persecution I’d like to give you a sanctified mind’s analysis of Church History: something that they could never get on Google. The reason I share with you the background details of each passage we study is to show it to you through the lens of Scripture, and with my own lifetime analysis of these facts, what is vital to increase our understanding. That is actually one of the elements of expository preaching, which is my lifelong pursuit. Church History records three notable waves of persecution from the Roman Emperors: Wave #1: Emperor Nero (54-68 AD) This persecution was sporadic and limited mainly to Rome, sweeping up Paul and Peter to execution. Wave #2: Emperor Domitian & Trajan (81-96 AD) This persecution was wider than Nero’s, across some of the Roman Empire’s provinces, and hitting both the church at Smyrna and exiling John to Patmos. Wave #3: Emperor Diocletian (284-305 AD) This persecution was the greatest of any Roman Emperor against Christ's Church. Diocletian, who was one of the most administrative of all Rome’s rulers, began a systematic purge of Christianity, through an Empire-wide eradication of the Church, and he almost succeeded Nero, (54-68) (Paul beheaded; Peter crucified upside down.) Domitian, (95-96); (John exiled) Trajan, (104-117); (Ignatius burned at the stake) Marcus Aurelius (161-180); (Polycarp martyred) Septimus Severus, (200-211); (He killed Irenaeus) Maximinus, (235-237); (He killedf Ursula and Hippolytus Decius, (249-251) Valerian, (257-260) Aurelian, (270-275) Diocletian (303-313) (Worst of all) (10 total: 250 years!) From WOLFL-2024-05 - Hope Despite Persecution & Suffering (240417AM) - https://lnkd.in/ehQTHqca Join the LAND OF THE BOOK channel to access weekly video releases over the next year totaling 50+ EXCLUSIVE VIDEOS featuring weekly in-depth Bible Study lessons with John & Bonnie. Clips are taken at just one of the places where we are taking our virtual journey through all the Lands of the Bible & Great Museums of the Bible on the Paul's Life & Letters Course. Plus all the assigned HOLY LAND, Paul's Life & Letters Course STUDY RESOURCES, and John's two most loved books--David's Spiritual Secret & Living Hope for the End of Days at: https://lnkd.in/eZYju7d Follow Discover the Book Ministries to stay up to date: Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gVWcGWm DTBM Academy Courses: https://lnkd.in/gH3R7GrT Purchase John's Books, Mp3 & DVD resources: E-Books: https://lnkd.in/eBeTxAE Here are links to our Amazon Pages-- https://lnkd.in/dKtyiGhn Donate to the ministry: https://lnkd.in/gWnh83pj For more of Dr. John Barnett's Bible teaching messages, go to: https://dtbm.org/ https://lnkd.in/e9vyfW9g

My recent article for the Journal of Early Modern Christianity:

This is the final lecture of my Church History 1 course. I end the course by talking about the various groups that held evangelical theology prior to the Reformation. https://lnkd.in/gv3CZ9u3

Ever wonder why Evangelicals love Trump so much? And what the Evangelical world vision looks like? I talk to Dr. David Gushee - author of Defending Democracy from its Christian Enemies - about this and more in this week's episode of Deep Dive. #god #trump #jesus #christianity #christian #evangelical #evangelicalism #christiannationalism #whitechristiannationalism #lgbtqia #womensrights #transrights #civilrights #catholic #authoritarianism #democracy https://lnkd.in/gJH38NCG

📖 Check out our latest blog by Bob Bartindale on "Jacob Arminius: Theologian of Grace" by Keith D. Stanglin and Thomas H. McCall. Take a glimpse into the life and theology of Jacob Arminius, a pivotal figure in Christian history and explore his profound insights on grace. https://lnkd.in/eNRuRGXg #BlogPost #JacobArminius #TheologianOfGrace #Grace #ChristianTheology 📚

Mere Christianity by C.S.Lewis - C.S. Lewis, renowned for his imaginative works like “The Chronicles of Narnia,” also left an indelible mark in the realm of theology with his book “Mere Christianity.” Published in 1952, this influential work presents a compelling case for the Christian faith, addressing fundamental questions and providing insights that remain relevant to this day. #MereChristianity https://lnkd.in/evCHFEMM

Perspectives on Paul: Five Views (2020) The Roman Catholic Perspective on Paul; The Traditional Protestant Perspective on Paul; The New Perspective on Paul; The Paul within Judaism Perspective; The Gift Perspective on Paul.

Why will even some critical scholars accept seven of Paul’s epistles as credible history? What would you say if you heard there are 12 historical facts about Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection that nearly every historical scholar accepts as true? In our series “Did Jesus Literally Rise from the Dead?” Dr. Gary Habermas, the world’s foremost authority on the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus, discusses his research featuring the strongest evidence in defense of the faith. He shares the 12 key historical facts accepted about Jesus, including the crucifixion, death, empty tomb, and early growth of Christianity. This is evidence from within the first five years of the resurrection that support the teachings of the New Testament regarding Jesus. You’ll be encouraged and equipped as you grow in your faith during this groundbreaking new series. To obtain this entire series, please visit: https://hubs.li/Q02j_vBr0