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What Is the Great Schism of 1054?

Emily Hall

Pinpointing the causes and results of the Great Schism of 1054 is like trying to make sense of church infighting today. You’d have to go back decades for context and have a grain of salt on hand while...

Who Was Polycarp?

Lancelot Tucker

Polycarp was one of the first second-generation Christians to be martyred, and a foundational figure in the early church. Here is what we know about his life and how it ended....

10 Things You Should Know about Church Father Augustine

Josie Siler

Augustine was one of the most important church fathers, bridging the gap between ancient and medieval Christianity. But what makes him so important?...

William Tyndale: Life and Death of the Father of the English Bible

The fact that we have the Bible in English owes much to William Tyndale, sometimes called the Father of the English Bible....

What Did Early Christians Believe about Hell?

J. Warner Wallace

As we seek to understand what the Bible teaches about Hell, it may be helpful to understand what the earliest believers believed and taught. The teachings of some of these believers has been pr...

Beyond Sunday: Regenerated

D.L. Moody

I often rejoice that Christ did not say this to the woman at the well, nor to that woman who was a sinner. If He had said it to them, people would have said, "Oh, that poor woman needed to be converte...

People are Messy

We were put on this earth to do life with one another. We are better together than we are apart – even with all of the complications of relationships....

Onesimus: A Lesser-Known Story with a Lasting Impact

Brad Simon

As we reflect on the life of Onesimus, may we be inspired to recommit ourselves to a life of devotion and service. May we be living testimonies to the boundless grace and transforming power of our Lor...

Why Should We Remember Clement of Alexandria?

Andy Lee

Clement of Alexandria doesn't rank high on most people's lists of famous church leaders, but he may be an especially important leader to remember today....

“Once in Royal David’s City:” A Timeless Reminder of the Gospel Message of Christmas

Rachel Britton

Knowing this poem was written for children gives sense to the lyrics. “Once” is similar to how a fairy tale starts, as in “Once upon a time.” However, I am sure Alexander never intended for the Christ...

Why Was Origen Important to the Early Church?

Lori Stanley Roeleveld

As early church leaders go, Origen was one of the most colorful and influential, leaving a legacy that is still debated today. Here is why Origen mattered to church history, and why he still matters t...

A Christmas Sermon that Never Loses Its Power

Inside BST

Sermon styles change, but great sermons never lose their punch. You'll see what we mean if you take a look at the classic sermons from Leo Magnus...

Who Was Silas, and What Did He Do for the Early Church?

Mike Leake

Silas was instrumental for the spread of the gospel in the early church. Silas would have also been vital to the establishment of the churches in Macedonia (like Philippians). It seems like Silas was ...

What Is the Refiner's Fire in Malachi?

Pamela Palmer

In the book of Malachi, we find the passage that mentions a refiner’s fire. “But who can endure the day of his coming? Who can stand when he appears? For he will be like a refiner’s fire or a laundere...

What Is Eucharist, and How Is It Different from Communion?

Mike Leake

Words do have meaning, but sometimes they get lost in translation. And sometimes words are used like identical twins but in reality, there is a pretty substantial difference between them. ...

What Is the Heresy of Apollinarianism?

Trey Soto

The heresy of Apollinarianism may be an old problem, but is it a bygone problem? If not, what should we know about it?...

4 Profound Lessons from the Book of Galatians

Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

Galatians is a great book to study especially if you are struggling or dealing with traditions. ...

What Is the Dangerous Heresy of Adoptionism, and Has it Crept into the Church?

Jenna Brooke Carlson

What is adoptionism and where did it come from? Why should we know about it and is the belief still found among Christian churches today?...

When Was the King James Bible Written?

Mary Oelerich-Meyer

The King James Bible may be old, but it marked a historic milestone in Bible translations and a shift in who had access to the Bible....