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5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols Ligonier Ministries
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- Religion & Spirituality
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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John Murray
During his time at Westminster Theological Seminary, John Murray skillfully trained many pastors and theologians in the truth of God. In this episode, Stephen Nichols tells us highlights from the life of this gifted theologian.
Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/john-murray/
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Billy Graham
The evangelist Billy Graham remains one of the most well-known figures of the 20th century. In this episode, Stephen Nichols walks us through his life, from humble beginnings on a dairy farm to preaching to millions of people.
Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/billy-graham/
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Carl Henry
Who was Carl Henry? What part did he play in shaping modern evangelicalism? Today, Stephen Nichols tells us about the tremendous influence that Henry had in his roles as an academic, apologist, author, theologian, and more.
Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/carl-henry/
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The French and a Doctrine of Scripture
The fifth article of the 1559 French Confession of Faith contains rich descriptions of the doctrine of Scripture. Today, Stephen Nichols draws out five points from this article that help us understand this key doctrine.
Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/the-french-and-a-doctrine-of-scripture/
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The 95 Theses in a Sermon
In his 95 Theses, Martin Luther addressed many unbiblical practices that the Roman Catholic Church endorsed. Today, Stephen Nichols recounts a sermon that Luther preached based upon this famous historical document.
Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/the-95-theses-in-a-sermon/
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Calvin and the Psalter
When John Calvin set out to produce a French psalter, he knew he couldn't do it alone. Today, Stephen Nichols tells us about the many people who contributed to creating French editions of the Psalms for singing.
Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/calvin-and-the-psalter/
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