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It was reported that Polycarp, the aged bishop of Smyrna, was actually a disciple of the Apostle John. He was known for leading an influential congregation and for encouraging the …
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The Creed of Benjamin Franklin
Many assume that the founding fathers of America were all Christians, after all, the mention of “God” is not only found printed within our Declaration of Independence, but also stamped …
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The Second Declaration of Independence
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty …
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Decius’ Decree
Decius came from a long line of Roman Emperors who hated Christ and His followers. But unlike those who had gone before him, he would be quite successful in ridding …
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Dietrich’s Death
Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote theological books that have influenced multiple generations of pastors. He birthed the Confessing Church, and stood against the tyrannies of the Third Reich. The mighty accomplishments in …
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The Motivation of Money
In 1515, Martin Luther’s entire doctrine on the Christian faith changed. Before long, his new theology would put him at great odds with the established Roman Catholic Church. When he …
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A Bloody Baptism
The act of baptism is usually a painless event. There’s not much to it: take a sinner who desires to follow Christ…and add water. Ta da! That’s baptism: as profound …
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Nero’s Persecution of the Early Church
In 64 A.D., a terrible fire broke out in the grand city of Rome. It raged for almost six days, and ravaged most of the city. In the aftermath, rumors …
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The First Christians Were Incestuous Cannibals???
A great argument can be made that all morality and goodness comes from the heart of God. By extension then, God’s people should be the most moral humans on the …
