5 Minutes in Church History with Stephen Nichols

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5 Things Everyone Should Know About the Westminster Standards Nov 20, 2013

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In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to the Westminster Standards, a collection of documents that have been described as "the fullest and ripest expression of the Reformation and Reformation thought."

5 Things Everyone Should Know about Westminster Abbey Nov 13, 2013

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Martin Luther: The 95 Theses, Take 2 Nov 06, 2013

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In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols spends another week in Martin Luther's "95 Theses" to remind us of our weakness and constant need to cling to the cross of Christ.

Martin Luther: Top 5 of the 95 Oct 30, 2013

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In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols celebrates Reformation Day by taking us back to 1517 and sharing his "Top 5" from Martin Luther's "95 Theses".

Deserted Island Top 5: R.C. Sproul Oct 23, 2013

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In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols is joined by Dr. R.C. Sproul. He asks Dr. Sproul to share what five books from church history he would want if on a deserted island.

1066: A Good Year for a Monk Oct 16, 2013

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In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols gives us reasons to be thankful as he takes us back to 1066, a crucial year for William the Conqueror, the history of England, and the life of one monk.

The Pursuit of Happiness: According to William Ames Oct 09, 2013

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In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to William Ames and reminds us that theology isn't dry academic study, rather it's the pursuit of the good life—the Godward life.

Bonus Episode: Happy 310th Birthday, Jonathan Edwards Oct 05, 2013

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In this bonus episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols shares 5 reasons to celebrate Jonathan Edwards' 310th birthday.

A Tale of Two Genevans: Calvin and Rousseau Oct 02, 2013

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In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols considers two opposing views of mankind as he tells the tale of two Genevans, John Calvin and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

T is for Trinity (and Tertullian) Sep 25, 2013

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In this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols introduces us to Tertullian, the theologian known for coining the terms "Old and New Testament" and "Trinity."