5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols

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Augustine: Why? Jan 06, 2021

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The writings of Augustine overflow with God's grace and power in the lives of His people. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols begins to closely examine the life of Augustine of Hippo.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/augustine-why/

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Mayflower 400 Dec 30, 2020

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King James I was opposed to religious dissenters, fearing they would divide the Church of England. Consequently, the Puritans advocated for a total, 3,000-mile separation. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols describes the tumultuous journey of the Mayflower from England to the New World.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/mayflower-400/

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Christmas 800 Dec 23, 2020

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On Christmas Day AD 800, Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne as the Holy Roman Emperor. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols explains how this crucial moment directed the shape of Christian civilization for the next 700 years.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/christmas-800/

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Aaron Burr Sr. Dec 16, 2020

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A key witness of the First Great Awakening, Aaron Burr Sr. made a lasting impact on the American colonies in the 18th century. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols traces the life of this notable minister, author, educator, and Princeton University co-founder.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/aaron-burr-sr/

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The Conversion of Jonathan Edwards Dec 09, 2020

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In his younger years, Jonathan Edwards objected to the sovereignty of God as a "horrible doctrine." On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols shows how that all changed at Edwards' conversion.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/the-conversion-of-jonathan-edwards/

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Equipping the Spanish-Speaking Church Dec 02, 2020

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History is being made in Central America as the Lord builds up His church in the biblical doctrines of the historic Christian faith. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Pastor Sugel Michelén joins Dr. Stephen Nichols to discuss the encouraging future of the Spanish-speaking church.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/equipping-the-spanish-speaking-church/

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20th-Century Apologetics: Presuppositions & Evidence Nov 25, 2020

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How should we contend for the truth claims of Christianity? On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols continues his discussion of apologetic methods in the 20th century.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/20th-century-apologetics-presuppositions-and-evidence/

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20th-Century Apologetics: Addressing Modernism Nov 18, 2020

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At the start of the 20th century, the church began to face new challenges to Christianity. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols explains several of the methods Christians used to defend their faith in a changing world.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/20th-century-apologetics-addressing-modernism/

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History of the Spanish Bible: Latin America Nov 11, 2020

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Though European colonies appeared throughout the New World in the 16th century, the Reformation did not take hold in Latin America for centuries. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Pastor Sugel Michelén joins Dr. Stephen Nichols again to consider how the Spanish Bible finally crossed the Atlantic.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/history-of-the-spanish-bible-latin-america/

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History of the Spanish Bible: Europe Nov 04, 2020

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Despite fearsome opposition during the Spanish Inquisition, Protestants worked diligently to translate God's Word for Spanish readers. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Pastor Sugel Michelén joins Dr. Stephen Nichols to outline the history of the Spanish Bible.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/history-of-the-spanish-bible-europe/

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