What is the history of contemporary worship music and how did it become such a powerful force in modern expressions of Christianity? In today’s video, Dr. Lester Ruth explains key elements and helps us understand this fascinating cultural and church phenomenon.
Who was Saint Patrick, the Apostle of the Irish? On Saint Patrick’s day, Andrew Dragos offers a biographical sketch of Patrick’s life and work, hitting important themes like his captivity, call to ministry, visions and dreams, theology, and legacy.
Happy birthday, Henry Class Morrison! Morrison was a Methodist evangelist, editor, and president of Asbury College and founder of Asbury Theological Seminary. In today’s post read a biographical sketch of his “pentecostal” experience, then download the autobiographical account itself, for free.
Violence done in the name of religious and political ideology by people who do not represent their governments has become a pressing issue, while people victimized by terrorism—both strong and vulnerable—struggle to answer with a successful response. In this Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. James Thobaben introduces us to current issues involved with terrorism and possible Christian responses.
Whether you choose to write it on a sticky note, a romantic card, or just soak them in, here are 14 Bible verses about love for Valentine’s Day.
Harold John Ockenga may not be a household name today, but he was a key player in the mid-twentieth century neo-evangelical movement most famously personified by his friend Billy Graham. Read more about Ockenga and his Methodist ties in this piece by John A. Murdock.
What are the lost Gospels? How about the Gospel of Thomas? In this Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Bill Mounce explains how the Gospel of Thomas and other New Testament Apocryphal texts were written later in the second century and were never considered to be authentic texts.
Listen in as Andy Miller shares about an obscure 19th century Methodist prophet whose passion for holiness sprang from the pages of this powerful text. William Arthur was a man who worked to turn the tide of the slowly declining Methodist movement into a “form of religion without the power,” as John Wesley feared it would.
The monastics were peculiar—they left everything, losing their own lives in fact, to chase after Christ. Read more about the desert fathers today as Jackson Lashier continues his series on the ancient Fathers of the church.
How does evangelism relate to discipleship? In today’s Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Andrew C. Thompson explains that Christian evangelism goes beyond proclamation and should be understood as a rite of initiation and entering into the means of grace.
What are the origins of Christmas? What are the facts about the nativity story? Where did the Christmas tree come from? How did the tradition of Santa Claus come about? In today’s article, Andrew Dragos shares 7 quick facts about Christmas to help us get the story straight.
Finally, the question must be asked, “What is a disciple?” For those early Christians, being a disciple was really quite simple. It meant that they were becoming more and more like Christ in every single aspect of their lives. Read the final entry in Steve Bruns’ series on discipleship.
