Category: Christian History
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Arminius – Reforming Reformed Theology
If a person were to enter a Methodist Church today, it is more than likely that many of the congregants would recognize and perhaps know a little bit of information about the founder of the Methodist movement – John Wesley. Additionally, some, but not all, may even be familiar with…
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The Intrusion of the Gnostics
Both unbelievers and believers would benefit to understand that Christianity contains a history between the closing of the first century and now. They would benefit to realize that history, or better yet, God’s history shaped Christianity as many know it today. One may wonder, then, how is God currently shaping…
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Arianism (Arian Heterodoxy)
Arianism challenged the person of Christ on various levels, which forced the church to develop a more focused understanding of the Trinity.
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Apologetics is for all Christians!
Evangelism is one of the major themes that dominate the book of Acts. Two of the evangelistic methods that Luke stressed throughout Acts were the miracles performed and apologetics.[1] The latter is what all Christians should be prepared to put forth.[2] Fortunately, we not only have the book of Acts…
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Analysis of Christian Art
It is important to understand that the piece emphasizes more of a Catholic theology rather than a Protestant reformation theology. This, of course, is because Michelangelo was a devout Catholic; therefore, certain conflicting theological thoughts will most assuredly occur when approached from a protestant perspective.
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Thought and the Approach to Scripture
Thought should never imply power and authority over Scripture; however, incorrect approach in regards to thought concerning Scripture may possibly act as a self-inflicted handicap on the power and authority that Scripture has over us. It is of great importance that the individual understand each in order to arrive at…
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Paganism and the Christians at Corinth – The Mystery Religions
Because Christianity regularly found itself within arms length to other religions within gentile territory it most likely affected the lives of many Christians.[1] Even a brief understanding of religions extrinsic to Christianity will lend to a better understanding of scripture and what the early church had to contend with.
Kendell Healy 