Prior to the eruption of World War II, between 1925 and 1935 a frantic France fortified the long border it shared with Germany. The “Maginot Line”—named after the man who...

by Michael Svigel

Church History

Michael Svigel

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Why Study Church History? Reason #4 – Studying church history will connect us to a rich legacy

Picture Christianity throughout its history as a giant tree that has continually grown for numerous generations. Some of its branches have gone one way, some another. Some are...

by Michael Svigel

Church History

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Only 3 Hours Left to Kickstart Church History!

Never again will you be able to get the Church History DVD, digital access AND an awesome 14 oz coffee mug for just $25. For the next three hours you can still get involved by...

Why Study Church History? Reason #3: Studying church history will conserve the faith for the future

The Lord’s brother, Jude, urged Christians “to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 1:3). The Greek verb translated “delivered” refers to...

Why Study Church History – Reason #2: Studying Church History Will Curb the Arrogance of Our Present

Some evangelicals could very well define “church history” as “the study of how everybody misinterpreted the Bible until we came along.” In fact, on several occasions I’ve...

Ten Reasons to Reclaim the Past for the Sake of the Future

“Why would twenty-first century evangelicals—who can read the Bible for themselves and attend Bible-believing churches—need to study Church History?” I’ve heard this kind of...

Introduction of a New Blogger: Michael Svigel

I am very excited to introduce to you Michael Svigel, Assistant Professor of Theological Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary (B.S., Philadelphia Biblical University, 1996;...

by C Michael Patton

Church History

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Our Next Curriculum: 2,000 Years in the Making

What do you do if you want to learn all about Church History? What curriculum do you use? How do you take your family, friends or a small group through the story of the Bride...

Does the Roman Catholic Gospel Save? or “Getting the Gospel ‘Righter'”

It seems that just about every week a new book comes out on the subject of how we are getting the Gospel wrong. I am getting tired of it. Once I read a book and adjust my...

A Short History of Lent

Millions of Christians around the world will spend the next 40 days celebrating a Christian tradition which predates every denomination. The season of Lent refers to a 40 day...

by Timothy Payne

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