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Did Martin Luther Reject Reason?

Posted on October 25, 2017August 4, 2020 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on Did Martin Luther Reject Reason?
Did Martin Luther Reject Reason?
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Martin Luther is quoted as saying, “Reason is the enemy of faith.” That is a difficult statement for those who believe that Christianity is a reasonable faith. Like any historical inquiry, statements need to be examined in context. Roland Bainton puts Luther’s statement in perspective with this explanation: Luther often railed at reason, and he … Read More “Did Martin Luther Reject Reason?” »

Thoughts on the Legacy of the Reformation

Posted on October 16, 2017September 25, 2020 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on Thoughts on the Legacy of the Reformation
Thoughts on the Legacy of the Reformation
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As you know, this years is the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther nailing his 95 theses on the Wittenberg door. Whether one is Catholic, Protestant or non-religious, you cannot deny the impact of this event. What is the lasting impact of the Reformation? I asked a number of historians what they thought and here are their … Read More “Thoughts on the Legacy of the Reformation” »

A Short Introduction to John Calvin

Posted on September 28, 2017August 11, 2020 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on A Short Introduction to John Calvin
A Short Introduction to John Calvin
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One of the most important figures in church history is John Calvin. Calvin didn’t start the Reformation but he put his stamp on it. Today, many people use Reformed theology and Calvinism as synonyms. In this short video, John Piper shares some background of John Calvin. Piper is obviously passionate about Calvin’s ministry. It is … Read More “A Short Introduction to John Calvin” »

Martin Luther – PBS Documentary

Posted on September 20, 2017August 14, 2020 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on Martin Luther – PBS Documentary
Martin Luther – PBS Documentary
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One of the most influential figures in all of Christian history is Martin Luther. Love him or hate him, we must admit that he had a great impact and his legacy lives on. PBS put out a documentary on Martin Luther that you might find interesting.

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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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