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Who Was Charles Finney? Revivalist, Reformer, and Controversial Theologian

Posted on April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on Who Was Charles Finney? Revivalist, Reformer, and Controversial Theologian
Who Was Charles Finney? Revivalist, Reformer, and Controversial Theologian
Revivalism

Few figures shaped American Christianity as dramatically—or as controversially—as Charles Grandison Finney. A central leader of the 19th-century revival movement, Finney helped redefine how many Protestants understood conversion, evangelism, and the role of human choice in salvation. Historical Context: The Second Great Awakening Finney’s life and ministry unfolded during the Second Great Awakening (early 1800s), a period marked … Read More “Who Was Charles Finney? Revivalist, Reformer, and Controversial Theologian” »

Episode 76 – The Roman Empire in the Fourth Century

Episode 76 – The Roman Empire in the Fourth Century

The fourth century was a century of great change for the church. It was equally so for the Roman Empire. In fact, from this century onward it would be difficult to separate the history of Rome from the history of the church. In this episode, we look at the major events of the fourth century ... Read More "Episode 76 – The Roman Empire in the Fourth Century" »

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