A Podcast All About Christianity
Today evangelicalism is an influential wing of Christianity. But where did evangelicalism come from and what is its relationship to fundamentalism? Who were the main figures? Ryan Reeves shares the background in this video.
Most people have heard of the Council of Nicaea that took place in 325. But what about the Council of Chalcedon? This council took place in 451 in what is now Turkey. You can learn more about this important council from Ryan Reeves in this video. One of the results of the council was the … Read More “What is the Council Of Chalcedon?” »
Two of the most influential preachers of the 18th century were John Wesley and George Whitefield. They were both revivalists but they had very different theologies. Still, there was mutual respect. John Wesley preached at Whitefield’s funeral. You can read the sermon here. You can find out more about their relationship here. You can also … Read More “John Wesley and George Whitefield” »
As a Baptist, I was a little surprised to see Baptists grouped with Unitarians and Quakers in this video. But watching the video, it makes sense. What Ryan Reeves does is to look at the Anabaptists and how that movement affected other groups. Characteristics of Anabaptists found in later groups, even though those groups may … Read More “Unitarians, Baptists, and Quakers” »
I have just finished a section on the podcast on the Apostolic Fathers. Ryan Reeves does an excellent video on the Apostolic Fathers that will give some important context.
The King James Version (Authorized Version) of the Bible was one of the most influential books in western culture. Many Christians today continue to hold tightly to the King James Version. The problem with such influence is that legendary elements begin to adhere to the truth. Ryan Reeves looks at three myths about the King … Read More “Three Myths about the King James Bible” »
One of the areas of church history that I am most interested in is the Apostolic Fathers. As I write this post, this is the area that I am covering in the podcast. Ryan Reeves, of whom I have shared many videos, provides a nice introduction to the Apostolic Fathers. Have a watch.
I have an interest in the French protestants known as the Huguenots. My family (on the Bedard side) are originally from La Rochelle, one of the Huguenots strongholds in France. While the Bedards were all Roman Catholic by the time they arrived in Canada, I suspect some were Huguenots. It was common for Huguenots to convert to Roman Catholicism … Read More “Who Were the Huguenots?” »
When people think about the Great Awakening, they often think of the First Great Awakening and the preaching of Jonathan Edwards and George Whitfield. But after the First Great Awakening was a Second Great Awakening. This took place mostly in the early nineteenth century. The Second Great Awakening had an immense affect, not just on … Read More “The Second Great Awakening” »
Many people are vaguely aware of Mennonites but do not understand where they came from or what they believe. They may think of the Amish and a rejection of technology, but that is only one part of a larger groups called the Anabaptists. An important figure and the man who has lent his name to … Read More “Who Was Menno Simons?” »
