January 17th and tomorrow, the 21st, 500 years ago marks an anniversary in the life of the Anabaptist churches. One… Read more Some water, Two Choices, Three Men
Category: church history
We Are What We Eat
You are what you eat. Haven’t we all heard that? Our moms would say that when we go to sneak… Read more We Are What We Eat
The Demas of his Day
There will always be men in the history of the church that will be examples of strength and wisdom, and… Read more The Demas of his Day
Fur Trader or Fuzzy Thinker?
From being a fur trader, to being a traveling preacher in three different regions and denominations, Melchior Hoffman started strong… Read more Fur Trader or Fuzzy Thinker?
Baptizer of the Baptizers
Historians debate about when the Radical, or Anabaptist Reformation started, but what cannot be denied is it started in various… Read more Baptizer of the Baptizers
The Darkness of Ignorance
Today’s blog title is from a quote from a rather obscure craftsman who broke on the scene with an… Read more The Darkness of Ignorance
Sola Scriptura? Prima Scriptura?
Knowing the meaning of each makes all the difference in the world. Immediately following the resurrection of Jesus, the Apostles… Read more Sola Scriptura? Prima Scriptura?
Let’s Go Down Memory Lane
History often repeats itself if we are not careful
When Convenience Becomes Concession
As we looked at the start of the Reformation last week, this week we will look back on what led… Read more When Convenience Becomes Concession
Reformation: Revival or rebuilding?
I do need to add a correction, last week I said I’d start with the Early church, that isn’t true.… Read more Reformation: Revival or rebuilding?
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