5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols
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Augustine on Friendship
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols considers Augustine and his "theology of friendship."
Charles Hodge & His Book
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to Charles Hodge and the story of his 3 volume Systematic Theology.
Newburyport, Mass.
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols takes us to First Presbyterian Church in Newburyport, Mass., a church founded during the First Great Awakening.
The Bethel Confession
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols continues his stay in Germany by introducing us to The Bethel Confession of 1933.
The Barmen Declaration
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols takes us to Germany in the year 1934 and introduces us to The Barmen Declaration.
The Heidelberg Theses with Carl Trueman
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols is joined by Dr. Carl Trueman to discuss Martin Luther's crucial text The Heidelberg Theses.
Bride of the Reformation
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols continues his celebration of Reformation Day by introducing us to Wibrandis Rosenblatt, the "bride of the Reformation."
Happy Reformation Day!
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols is joined by Dr. R.C. Sproul to celebrate Reformation Day.
Who Was Pelagius?
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to an early church figure known as Pelagius and his teaching on man's morality.
Deserted Island Top 5: Carl Trueman
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols is joined by Dr. Carl Trueman. He asks Dr. Trueman to share what five books he would want if on a deserted island.
Beowulf
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols explains the important truth contained in the famous Old English poem Beowulf.
The City of God
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to Augustine's classic work, The City of God.
History Makers: R.C. Sproul
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols speaks with Dr. R.C. Sproul to discuss his significant involvement in the development of the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy.
The Chicago Statement
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy and explains the significance of this landmark treatise on the doctrine of Scripture.
Raphael: Stanza Della Segnatura
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to Raphael and his painting "Stanza Della Segnatura."
Calvin's Sermons on Job: Derek Thomas
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols is joined by Dr. Derek Thomas to discuss John Calvin's 159-part sermon series on the book of Job.
Deserted Island Top 5: Derek Thomas
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols is joined by Dr. Derek Thomas. He asks Dr. Thomas to share what five books he would want if on a deserted island.
Read Any Good Books Lately?
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols reminds us of the importance of reading books.
Anniversary Week: 1923
In this final anniversary week episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols takes us to 1923 when the Fundamentalist-Modernist Controversy came to a head and J. Gresham Machen published his classic text, "Christianity and Liberalism."
Anniversary Week: 1740
In this special anniversary week episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols highlights a sermon by Jonathan Edwards as he takes us to the Great Awakening in 1740.
Anniversary Week: 1517
In this special anniversary week episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols takes us to the moment that began the Protestant Reformation, October 31, 1517.
Anniversary Week: 1245
In this special anniversary week episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols looks to the year 1245 as he shares another of his top 5 favorite moments in church history.
Anniversary Week: 325
In this special anniversary week episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols takes us to 325 and begins a week long series on his top 5 favorite moments in church history.
Wilberforce
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to William Wilberforce and tells the story of his conversion to Christ.
A Preface
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols reminds us of the importance of the "old books" as he discusses C.S. Lewis' preface to Athanasius' On The Incarnation.
Deserted Island Top 5: Michael Reeves
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols is joined by Dr. Michael Reeves. He asks Dr. Reeves to share what five books he would want if on a deserted island.
The Fourteenthers
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols explains the debate throughout church history regarding when Easter should be celebrated.
Savonarola
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to Girolamo Savonarola and his book "The Triumph of the Cross."
My 5 Favorite Church Historians
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols shares with us his 5 favorite church historians.
Lyon
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols takes us back to AD 177 and tells the story of the Christian martyrs at Lyon.
The 28 Theses
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to Martin Luther's Heidelberg Disputation and shares what may be the most beautiful sentence Luther ever wrote.
Charles II's Great Escape
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols tells us the story of the difficult "great escape" of Charles II.
The 5 Ways of Thomas Aquinas
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols gives us an overview of Thomas Aquinas' "5 ways" for arguing the existence of God.
This Church Father Could Preach
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to the "golden mouth" of the early church, John Chrysostom.
Ben Chimes in on George
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols describes the friendship of Benjamin Franklin and George Whitefield.
Two Great Little Books, Part 2
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols considers why Jesus came and why He died on the cross as explained by Anselm in his book Cur Deus Homo.
Two Great Little Books, Part 1
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to the ontological argument for the existence of God as outlined by Anselm in his book Proslogion.
The Roaring 20s
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols takes us back to the "Roaring 20s," a decade in which the 20th century church faced many battles.
Five Point Deliverance, Part 2
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols concludes a series on the fundamental doctrines of orthodox Christianity that were expressed in the Five Point Deliverance.
Five Point Deliverance, Part 1
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols starts a 2-part series looking at the Five Point Deliverance and the Fundamentalist-Modernist controversy at the beginning of the twentieth century.
Deserted Island Top 5: W. Robert Godfrey
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols is joined by Dr. W. Robert Godfrey. He asks Dr. Godfrey to share what five books he would want if on a deserted island.
Machen & Mountains
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols explains why J. Gresham Machen wrote, "I do love the mountains, and I have loved them ever since I can remember anything at all."
The God of Abraham Praise
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to "The God of Abraham Praise," a hymn written by a man converted under the preaching of George Whitefield.
What Is the Church?, Part 2
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols continues his look at John Bunyan's "The Pilgrim's Progress" to conclude his answer to this very important question.
What Is the Church?, Part 1
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols looks at John Bunyan's "The Pilgrim's Progress" as he begins to answer a very important question.
Monica: A Mother's Prayer
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to Augustine's prayerful mother.
The Briggs Case
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols takes us to the trial of Charles Augustus Briggs to remind us of the importance of the inerrancy of Scripture.
1799: Oh, What A Feeling
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols takes us back to the year 1799 and the beginnings of modern liberalism.
Slave, Minuteman, Pastor: Lemuel Haynes
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols encourages us to be courageous as he shares the five character traits of a pastor as written by Lemuel Haynes.
1638: The Scottish Reformation, Part 3
In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols finishes his 3 part series on the Scottish Reformation with the story of Jenny Geddes and what she threw at her minister.