5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols

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Ephesus Feb 08, 2023

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Along the Mediterranean Sea stands a city that was central to the Apostle Paul's ministry and echoes with biblical history that dates back to the first century. Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols tells us about the ancient port city of Ephesus, located in Turkey.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/ephesus/

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Cambridge Feb 01, 2023

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The city of Cambridge in the United Kingdom is home to several churches and academic institutions that are steeped in church history. Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols takes us on a tour of this English city.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/cambridge/

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American Church History in 5 Movements Jan 25, 2023

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While history is composed of accounts about specific people and events, overarching themes also emerge when we look at the big picture. Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols divides American church history into five movements.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/american-church-history-in-5-movements/

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Julian the Apostate Jan 18, 2023

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Though educated by the leading theologians of his day, Julian the Apostate did not think that Rome would benefit from embracing Christianity. Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols describes the shift toward paganism that occurred under the rule of this emperor.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/julian-the-apostate/

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Charnock on Providence Jan 11, 2023

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When a shifting political landscape forced him to go into hiding, Stephen Charnock continued to faithfully minister to God's people. Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols discusses how this Puritan's life and work bore witness to the providence of God.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/charnock-on-providence/

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Amazing Grace 250th Jan 04, 2023

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Christians around the world have been singing John Newton's hymn Amazing Grace for hundreds of years. Today, Dr. Stephen Nichols tells us about the very first time this hymn was ever sung.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/amazing-grace-250th/

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7. T Is for Trinity (and Tertullian) Dec 28, 2022

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Terms like "Old and New Testament" and "Trinity" are common in modern theological discourse. Who originally coined these terms? Today on our journey back through the archives, Dr. Stephen Nichols helps us get to know the early church father Tertullian.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/7-t-is-for-trinity-and-tertullian/

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313. Theologians Who Love Christmas Dec 21, 2022

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What do Charles Spurgeon, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and R.C. Sproul have in common? Today on our journey back through the archives, Dr. Stephen Nichols explains the love for Christmas that these gifted theologians shared.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/313-theologians-who-love-christmas/

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408. Handel Dec 14, 2022

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George Frideric Handel wanted people to be not only entertained but also moved by his music. Today on our journey back through the archives, Dr. Stephen Nichols provides an overview of Handel's life and work.

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11. Deserted Island Top 5: R.C. Sproul Dec 07, 2022

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If you were stranded on an island, you'd have a lot of time to read. Today on our journey back through the archives, Dr. Stephen Nichols challenges Dr. R.C. Sproul to name the five books that he would bring with him to a deserted island.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/11-deserted-island-top-5-rc-sproul/

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