"We see, in many a land, the proudest dynasties and tyrannies still crushing, with their mountain weight, every free motion of the Consciences and hearts of men. We see, on the other hand, the truest heroism for the right and the greatest devotion to the Truth in hearts that God has touched. We have a work to do, as great as our forefathers and, perhaps, far greater. The enemies of Truth are more numerous and subtle than ever and the needs of the Church are greater than at any preceding time. If we are not debtors to the present, then men were never debtors to their age and their time. Brethren, we are debtors to the hour in which we live. Oh, that we might stamp it with Truth and that God might help us to impress upon its wings some proof that it has not flown by neglected and unheeded." -- C.H. Spurgeon . . . "If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." John 8:31, 32 . . . . . Our Website is UNDER CONSTRUCTION, please be patient!

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Church History



Church history is full of controversies, heresies, and battles for the truth. We must familiarize ourselves with those events if we are to stand faithfully in the present. God has revealed in Scripture all that is necessary for life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3), and those foundations will never change. A study of church history will reveal that most “innovations” in theology (and sometimes in practice) are simply a re-packaging of old heresies that were rejected by the early church. There are so many interesting people (e.g., Irenaeus, Polycarp, William Tyndale, Martin Luther) and events (e.g., the Council of Nicea, the Reformation) that have helped to shape what Christianity has looked like over the past 2000 years. The following resources will get you started in learning more about Christian History.
BOOKS:






"What if Jesus Had Never Been Born?" by Dr. D. James Kennedy

FREE ONLINE BOOKS:



The Didache (a concise first century compilation of Christian doctrines)


Fox's Book of Martyrs by John Fox

The Writings of Josephus (first century Jewish historian)

AUDIO:
EXCELLENT 15-20 minute podcasts covering key events in church history by Lance Ralston, pastor of Calvary Chapel of Oxnard, in California.  Here are the first few:
• "It Begins" (Episode 1) by Lance Ralston

 • "Transitions" (Episode 2) by Lance Ralston

 • "Strategic" (Episode 3) by Lance Ralston

 • "Martrys" (Episode 4) by Lance Ralston
Episodes 5-150 can be listened to here:  Episodes 1-150

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