Category: Church History

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(Episode 40) Rev. Fergus Butler-Gallie | Twelve Churches That Shaped Christianity

In this episode Zach is joined by Rev. Fergus Butler-Gallie to discuss his new book “Twelve Churches: An Unlikely History of the Buildings That Made Christianity” (Avid Reader Press, 2025) Get a copy of Rev. Butler Gallie’s book here. Get your FREE BOOK here. Try Red Bike Coffee today! https://www.redbikecoffee.com/shop-all ——— Have Feedback or Questions?Email … Continue reading (Episode 40) Rev. Fergus Butler-Gallie | Twelve Churches That Shaped Christianity

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(Episode 38) Andrew Atherstone | J. C. Ryle on the Christian Life

In this episode Zach is joined by joined by Andrew Atherstone to discuss his new book Ryle on the Christian Life (Crossway, 2025) Get a copy of Andrew’s book here. Get your FREE BOOK here. Try Red Bike Coffee today! https://www.redbikecoffee.com/shop-all ——— Have Feedback or Questions?Email usFind us on Instagram⁠Follow us on XFollow us on … Continue reading (Episode 38) Andrew Atherstone | J. C. Ryle on the Christian Life

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(Nicene Creed): One Baptism For the Forgiveness of Sins

We believe in one baptism for the forgiveness of sins My favorite seminary professor, the late Dr. Jack Cottrell, did his doctoral dissertation on The History of Baptism. His findings have been summarized and published in two books Baptism and the Remission of Sins (Hester Publications, edited by David Fletcher), and more recently, and also more … Continue reading (Nicene Creed): One Baptism For the Forgiveness of Sins

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(Nicene Creed): One Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church

Within the Nicene Creed there are many wonderful affirmations of the Christian faith. Many lines of prose where people affirm with gusto. Yet, one line remains influential and controversial. That line being “one holy catholic and apostolic Church.” Despite its controversy, in the proper context, one can embrace this line with excitement, too.  The phrase … Continue reading (Nicene Creed): One Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church

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(Nicene Creed): Who Has Spoken Through The Prophets…

In the south transept of Chartres Cathedral looms a magnificent rose window portraying the exaltation of Christ. Just beneath visitors will find five smaller lancet windows—the central featuring a regal Mary holding the infant Christ. The four on either side are more difficult to make out. Each window shows two men—one resting on the shoulders … Continue reading (Nicene Creed): Who Has Spoken Through The Prophets…

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(Nicene Creed): We Believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord and Giver of Life…

As we continue to deepen our exploration and understanding of the Nicene Creed we come to the statement “We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life . . .”  The first part of the creed established foundational and unifying clarity on such core beliefs as the divinity of Christ, along with a fuller understanding of his life and atoning work.  The … Continue reading (Nicene Creed): We Believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord and Giver of Life…

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(Nicene Creed): He Will Come Again in Glory…and His Kingdom Will Have No End

A few days ago my family and I were traveling and we saw a billboard that said “Jesus Christ…Coming Soon.” While the intent behind the message was likely to elicit fear in order to encourage people to “make a decision for Jesus” the statement is, nonetheless, true. As the Nicene Creed states, “He [Jesus] will … Continue reading (Nicene Creed): He Will Come Again in Glory…and His Kingdom Will Have No End

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William Tyndale: Priest, Bible Translator, and Martyr

On this day in 1536, the grim gates of Belgium’s Vilvoorde Castle opened as William Tyndale was led from the dungeons to the courtyard. Weeks earlier he had been marched onto the same grounds, admonished by local clerics, and stripped of his priesthood in ritual humiliation. Now formally expelled from the bosom of the church, … Continue reading William Tyndale: Priest, Bible Translator, and Martyr

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(Nicene Creed): He Ascended into Heaven and is Seated At The Right Hand of the Father

“He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.” In the Eucharistic liturgy of the Book of Common Prayer (2019) during the prayer of consecration we proclaim the mystery of our faith: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. This simple, yet profound, statement sits at the … Continue reading (Nicene Creed): He Ascended into Heaven and is Seated At The Right Hand of the Father