There are some figures in history that seem to transcend their time period in history. Down through the centuries the collective conscious of such figures tend to lean towards folklore often times rather than the facts of their historical significance. This phenomenon is also the case for many figures in church history as well. One … Continue reading John Calvin on the Christian Life
Who is the first person that comes to mind at the mention of the Protestant Reformation? Martin Luther, would most likely be the most popular answer, and for good reason. He is credited with starting the sixteenth century reformation with the nailing of the 95 Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg … Continue reading Luther on the Christian Life
Born into a privileged home of a London doctor in 1921, John Stott was not destined to be a pastor or theologian. His father had served in the British Army and had different ambitions for his son. However, Stott was ordained into the ministry in 1945. The church where he would first serve would be … Continue reading John Stott on the Christian Life
Charles Haddon Spurgeon, the Baptist pastor from the mid-late nineteenth century, has grown in popularity in recent years. His popularity has grown particularly among young reformed evangelicals who look to him and seek to emulate his pastoral example. He rose to prominence in his own day and became what would be called today a “celebrity … Continue reading Spurgeon on the Christian Life
