church-history
Historical studies on the development of Christian doctrine, early church writings, councils, and controversies.
Officers, soldiers, and God Paid Members Public
James M. Arlandson According to the New Testament, is it possible to be honored by God and be a weapon-carrying soldier or law enforcement officer, at the same time? Does God approve of soldiers and officers of the State? Does he condemn the military? If not, may individual Christians serve,
Pacifism and the Sword in the Gospels Paid Members Public
James M. Arlandson Did Jesus endorse and encourage violence in the four Gospels, presumably a righteous kind of violence? Did he call his original disciples to this? Did he order all of his disciples to buy swords, really? Two verses may indicate that he did these things. Matt. 10:34
Cruel Excess and Regret - The "People's Crusade" by Dr. Paul Stenhouse Paid Members Public
Dr. Paul Stenhouse CRUEL EXCESS & REGRET - THE "PEOPLE'S CRUSADE" Catholics and Jews down the centuries is a topic that deserves to have an encyclopaedia devoted entirely to it. Thoroughly researched and truthfully written it would go far towards rebuilding bridges over chasms of ignorance
Becoming Part Of The Persecuted Christian World Paid Members Public
Chapter Twenty Three Preparing for Martyrdom While most of us in the West may not live in an atmosphere where martyrdom is a present threat or reality, I believe that it is very important for all of us to remain connected to our brothers and sisters who do. Presently there
Endorsements Paid Members Public
Endorsements Joel presents a fascinating overview of how Biblical and Islamic viewpoints on eschatology overlap, making a convincing case that reading this book and studying what the Old and New Testaments have to say about the End Times are imperative for Christians today. This book is a wake-up call for
Calling Together or Ripping Apart? Paid Members Public
Then He turned to the heaven, which was only smoke at that time. He said to the heaven and the earth: "Come ye together, willingly or unwillingly." -- Sura 41:11 Have not the disbelievers seen that the heavens and the earth were one piece and We parted
The Gospel Accounts: Evolving Texts or Accurate Summaries? Paid Members Public
The Gospel Accounts: Evolving Texts or Accurate Summaries? Sam Shamoun Bassam Zawadi has written a few articles where he aims to prove that the portrait of Jesus changes throughout time from one Gospel to another. In this current article (*), Zawadi wants to show how Jesus healing powers have improved from
Bismikaallahuma : Regarding I AM WHAT I AM [APPENDIX: JUSTIN MARTYR ON THE OT APPEARANCES OF THE PREINCARNATE CHRIST] Paid Members Public
I AM WHAT I AM [APPENDIX] JUSTIN MARTYR ON THE OT APPEARANCES OF THE PREINCARNATE CHRIST Sam Shamoun The following excerpt is taken from Justin Martyrs second century work Dialogue of Justin Philosopher and Martyr, With Trypho the Jew, which can be read here. To read the entire book, please