A Word of Hope: Reflecting on Luther’s Lectures on Genesis
I teach church history as part of my profession. In doing so, I’ve discovered it to be exactly what my teachers described—a wonderful means of keeping the faith. Of the figures from our past who have helped me, Martin Luther stands at the top of the list, as he continually points me away from myself […]
Keeping the Faith: Spurgeon and the Downgrade Controversy
As Christians, we are called to share our faith, but we are also called to keep it.
Jared Wilson on Thinking About the Sins of Our Church History Heroes
Series: Conversations
FTC.co asks Jared C. Wilson, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry at Spurgeon College and Author in Residence at MBTS, "How should we think about the sins of our heroes from church history?"
Geoff Chang on Spurgeon and 9Marks
FTC.co asked Geoff Chang, curator of the Spurgeon Library and assistant of Historical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, whether Spurgeon would have adhered to the 9Marks of a healthy church.
How Luther Helped My Depression
I made it through that summer by reading the Psalms and dwelling on faith. It wasn’t my perfection or my knowledge that would please God. It wasn’t my works or my contributions that would earn God’s approval. It was only my faith.
The Nicene Creed: Where Did it Come From?
To trace the history of the Nicene Creed, which centers on the relationship of Christ’s deity to God the Father’s, we must go back to the period of the ancient church.
Bavinck & Warfield: A Centennial Celebration
While Bavinck taught me who God is, Warfield was instructive in demonstrating how this God is to be studied.
Learning Church Commitment from Lucy Hutchinson
One of the greatest benefits of learning from Christians in past eras is that it changes you as a person.
The Lasting Influence of Carl F. H. Henry
Through his work, Carl Henry intended to draw attention to the importance of theological accuracy, faithfulness, and beauty for the Christian life.
An Agent of Usefulness: William Wilberforce
The story of William Wilberforce is fairly well-known, but his spirituality and his personal walk with Christ are less known and appreciated.