It is one of the largest nations in the world, with arguably the largest church. China was viewed by Westerners as a stockroom, a place full of goods and riches ripe for the taking. Throughout its history, it seems China has been viewed as a way to gain more than […]
Tag: Heroes of the Early Church
Passing the Torch
The heroes of the faith teach modern Christians to imitate their Christ-like behavior and learn from their mistakes and triumphs. As stories of Christians who endured terrible deaths challenge and inspire, they spark in modern Christians a flame of love for Christ and a willingness to die for His Sake. […]
The Pancake Griddle: A History
Imagine sitting in a warm fellowship hall, passing pancake syrup and stabbing plump, brown pancakes with your fork while enjoying the good conversation Christian fellowship brings. Now imagine sitting alone in a cold restaurant, a waitress handing you a plate with what looks like a blob of unbaked goo, and […]
Eusebius: Recorder of History
Despite the amazing resources for studying church history that Christians today can enjoy, in the first centuries of the church, few historians recorded Christian legacy. Thus, when Eusebius penned his Church History, the legacy, stories, and lives of thousands of Christians rested heavily upon his shoulders. He probably never knew […]
Augustine: Pioneer Missionary in England
Reporter: Good morning, Augustine. Thank you so much for joining us and agreeing to tell us of your ministry to the Angles in Britain.