English Reformation

In 1776, a short time after the Declaration of Independence was adopted, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and Benjamin Franklin were assigned to design an official seal for the United States of America. Their proposed motto was “Rebellion to Tyrants is Obedience to God.” America then owed its existence to centuries of Christian political philosophy and provided a model for liberty copied by nations the world over. By the 21st century, we are precariously close to falling prey to the error that the state is, as Georg Hegel put it, “God walking on earth.” Is there still hope today for ...

More than 500 years ago, 16th-century Reformer John Calvin was born—a theologian whose teachings set the stage for reformation of the church around the world. The modern world is in continual need of his Christ-exalting doctrine and vision of the Christian life. In 20 essays by leading Reformed pastors and scholars, this primer explores Calvin’s life, teaching, and legacy for a new generation. This book is a clarion call to Christians everywhere to take seriously the ongoing need of theological reformation across the globe.

Five hundred years after the beginning of the Protestant Reformation, many people - Christians and non-Christians alike - view it as a conflict about issues that are no longer relevant to the church. But what if the Reformation still has something to teach us? What if the doctrines so vigorously debated and defended by the Reformers still matter today? In this accessible primer on the Reformation, Michael Reeves and Tim Chester introduce listeners to 11 key questions raised by the Reformers.

When an obscure monk named Martin Luther tacked his theses on the door of the Wittenberg church in 1517, protesting corrupt practices, he was virtually unknown. Within months his ideas spread across Germany then all of Europe; within years their author was not just famous but infamous, responsible for catalyzing the violent wave of religious reform that would come to be known as the Protestant Reformation and engulfing Europe in decades of bloody war.

For centuries fugitives could find shelter in the precincts of Durham Cathedral. Simon Webb’s new book tells the story of sanctuary at Durham, in the days when even killers might find protection in St Cuthbert’s church.

A Biblical and historical examination of the Catholic doctrine of papal infallibility with goal of answering the question, "Is papal infallibility the key to Christian unity or a source of conflict and division?"

Volume Three of 2,000 Years of Christ's Power, in showing the progression of the Reformation era and the daring bravery of its figures, presents a period of history from which there are many lessons to be learnt—not least of all, the vibrancy of people's lives and the courage with which they faced death.

In this rich and definitive study, renowned scholar Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks explores the history of women and the Reformations in full for the first time. Wiesner-Hanks travels the globe, examining well-known figures like Teresa of Avila, Elizabeth I, and Anne Hutchinson, as well as women whose stories are only now emerging.

The Reformation unfolded in the cathedrals and town squares of Europe - in Wittenberg, Worms, Rome, Geneva, and Zurich - and it is a stirring story of courage and cowardice, of betrayal and faith. The story begins with the Catholic Church and its desperate need for reform. The dramatic events that followed are traced from John Wycliffe in England, to the burning of John Hus at the stake in Prague, to the rampant sale of indulgences in the cities and towns of Germany.

Every believer has a dinner reservation at the Wedding Banquet of the Lamb. Did you know that Jesus also has dinner plans for you this coming Lord’s Day? The Lord’s Supper was originally celebrated every week, as an actual meal. This fellowship in the breaking of bread is the ideal setting for building the close relationships that form a basis for personalized disciple making. It also creates supernatural unity, fantastic fellowship, and personal holiness in view of His return. Has the Lord’s supper, in your church, become a lost supper? The bread and cup look back to Jesus’ death ...

You were not saved to survive—you were saved to rule. Christ came with two powerful missions: as the Lamb of God to redeem, and as the Restoring King to reign. The cross is complete—but the crown is still advancing. You are not just a believer—you are a builder, a warrior, a co-ruler in the greatest Kingdom revolution the world has ever seen. Scripture declares that heaven is holding Jesus until the restoration of all things. This means the work is not over. It's your time to rise, restore, and take dominion. In Destined for Dominion, you’ll be equipped to identify the original ...

Book 3 in the Origins series “When darkness comes keep an eye on the light, no matter how far away it seems.” These wise words are put to the ultimate test as time moves forward into the Middle Ages for the Lazarus crew. Hastelloy recalls for his therapist mankind’s fall from the Golden Age of Rome into a darkness that humanity was powerless to escape for a thousand years. Evils both alien and human, near and far conspire against his best intentions. Meanwhile, Dr. Holmes is forced to question if humanity would still be mired in the dark without Hastelloy’s help, or was the cure ...

Do the news headlines cause your heart to faint with fear and worry? Are you concerned about the society your children are growing up in? When you look at how dark things seem to be getting, do you feel an increased sense of hopelessness and helplessness? Your voice is a supernatural weapon in the spiritual realm. When you target your prayers, Heaven's government and authority will overthrow the powers of darkness and impact the world around you.

The Steps of the Life of Christ: A Journey of Transformation into the New Apostolic Reformation, The Steps of the Life of Christ invites you on an extraordinary journey through the transformative moments of Jesus’ life, as seen through the lens of the New Apostolic Reformation. This compelling exploration weaves together the powerful narratives of Christ’s ministry with contemporary insights from Pentecostal and Charismatic traditions, offering readers a fresh perspective on His timeless message. In this enlightening book, you will walk alongside Jesus, witnessing His miraculous works, ...

Church History, Volume Two chronicles the events, the triumphs, and the struggles of the Christian movement from the years leading up to the Reformation through the next five centuries to the present-day.

In the time of Queen Elizabeth I of England, fifteen-year-old Rosemary Prowd has a secret that could kill her. When she flees, with her parents, to her godmother’s cottage, the danger follows her. She seems to be destined to become a homeless beggar, the victim of a stalker, accused of witchcraft, or hung as a thief. As her support system collapses, her survival depends on her wits, courage, and determination. Then a mysterious plant opens a world of possibilities. Will using it be her salvation or her doom?

For many modern Christians, the regulative principle is a foreign concept. The question of how one is to go about the worship of God in the assembly of the saints is one that has never occurred to them. One does not have to look very far in order to notice the consequences of neglecting this subject. From the more extreme examples of preachers on trampolines to the more widely accepted practices of skits and solos, the modern church has found itself outside the boundaries of biblically prescribed worship. The Lord has given us His blueprint for His worship. He has commanded us not to add to...

Most of us have probably heard the story of how a German monk named Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of a church. These Ninety-five Theses were essentially ninety-five complaints lodged against the Catholic Church. In those days, the Catholic Church was the big guy on the block when it came to religion.

From the inimitable bestselling author Thomas Cahill, another popular history - this one focusing on how the innovations of the Renaissance and the Reformation changed the Western world. A truly revolutionary audiobook. In Volume VI of his acclaimed Hinges of History series, Thomas Cahill guides us through the thrilling period of the Renaissance and the Reformation (the late fourteenth to the early seventeenth century), so full of innovation and cultural change that the Western world would not experience its like again until the twentieth century.

At her execution Mary, Queen of Scots wore red. Widely known as the colour of strength and passion, it was in fact worn by Mary as the Catholic symbol of martyrdom. In 16th-century Europe, women's voices were suppressed and silenced. Even for a queen like Mary, her prime duty was to bear sons. In an age when textiles expressed power, Mary exploited them to emphasise her female agency.