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5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols Ligonier Ministries
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This weekly podcast provides an informal and informative look at church history. Join us each week as we take a brief break from the present to go exploring the past. Travel back in time as we look at the people, events, and even the places that have shaped the story of Christianity. Each episode offers an easily digestible glimpse of how the eternal, unchangeable God has worked in the church over prior generations and how this can encourage us today. This is our story—our family history.
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Augustine: Kingdom without End
As his body grew frail and the great city of Rome burned, Augustine laid his hope in "the city that has foundations" (Heb. 11:10). On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols examines Augustine's written masterpiece The City of God.
Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/augustine-kingdom-without-end/
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/ -
Augustine: The Triumph of Grace
Augustine fervently defended the truth of God's grace against distortions. In fact, his whole life was a testimony to the triumph of grace. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols considers Augustine's famous controversy with Pelagius.
Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/augustine-the-triumph-of-grace/
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Augustine: The Bishop and the General
As a bishop, Augustine counseled people from all walks of life, including the Roman general Boniface. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols considers how their correspondence gives us great insight into the way Augustine cared for souls.
Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/augustine-the-bishop-and-the-general/
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Augustine: Bishop
Augustine was installed as bishop of Hippo Regius when he was 41 years old, and he held this position until his dying day. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols offers a glimpse into what comprised Augustine's service and ministry.
Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/augustine-bishop/
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Augustine: Teacher
Augustine had published books before his conversion. But in AD 386, he began a whole new writing career. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols examines several of these early, influential works.
Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/augustine-teacher/
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Augustine: A Garden in Milan
At first, Augustine had no real interest in Christianity. Then he heard the preaching of Ambrose. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols examines how the Lord brought about the conversion of this influential figure.
Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/augustine-a-garden-in-milan/
A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/
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