5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols

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My Favorite Puritan with Michael Reeves Jul 13, 2022

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For hundreds of years, Christians have benefited from the rich theological insights of the Puritans. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols gives special guest Dr. Michael Reeves the challenging assignment of naming one favorite Puritan.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/my-favorite-puritan-with-michael-reeves/

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Luther on Galatians Jul 06, 2022

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Martin Luther's reputation as a lover of Scripture precedes him. And one of his favorite books of the Bible was Galatians. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols traces the history of Luther's writings and teachings on this book.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/luther-on-galatians/

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Newton on Handel's Messiah Jun 29, 2022

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John Newton is famously known for writing the hymn "Amazing Grace." On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols recounts how Newton's love of both music and God's Word prompted him to preach 50 sermons on Handel's Messiah.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/newton-on-handels-messiah/

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Hodge's Systematic Theology Jun 22, 2022

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Before English textbooks were common in American higher education, many were written in Latin. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols describes how Charles Hodge responded to linguistic shifts at Princeton by writing a three-volume work for his students.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/hodges-systematic-theology/

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John Witherspoon Jun 15, 2022

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Do you know the story of the only clergyman whose signature is on the Declaration of Independence? On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols presents John Witherspoon: university president, esteemed preacher, and American patriot.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/john-witherspoon/

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F.F. Bruce Jun 08, 2022

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F.F. Bruce was a biblical scholar who traversed the secular academy with devotion to the truth of the gospel. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces a theologian who was marked by his love of God's Word.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/ff-bruce/

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Louis Berkhof Jun 01, 2022

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In his fervent study of God's truth, Louis Berkhof spent years crafting and refining his systematic theology. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols presents this theologian's life and work.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/louis-berkhof/

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Deserted Island with Michael Reeves May 25, 2022

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Do you find it challenging to choose a favorite book? On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols invites special guest Dr. Michael Reeves to share which five books he would take with him on a deserted island and why.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/deserted-island-with-michael-reeves/

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Deserted Island with Harry Reeder May 18, 2022

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What five books would you take with you on a deserted island? On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols interviews special guest Dr. Harry Reeder about several books that have impacted him.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/deserted-island-with-harry-reeder/

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William Perkins May 11, 2022

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Upon his conversion to Christianity, William Perkins devoted his life to the preaching of God's Word. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols shares several of Perkins' influential writings, which later impacted many Puritan preachers.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/william-perkins/

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