Having the Bible in your language is a precious gift from God, and there have been many brave men and women throughout history who God has used to hand us this gift. In this session, we will study the amazing history of the English Bible, from the original languages to modern-day translations like the LSB.
What are the arguments made by those who claim that the American Founders intended to, and did, create a Christian nation? We will examine the evidence used to show that America was founded as a Christian nation.
In 1923, J. Gresham Machen published his book, Christianity and Liberalism, in response to the cultural challenges of his day. Exactly 100 years later, his words ring out as powerfully as ever as he shows that progressive Christianity is not Christianity at all. This seminar will explore the enduring effects of Machen’s life and insights to help our church understand why liberalism still remains a threat to true Christianity and how we ought to respond.
Historical examples of doctrinal drift stand as a cautionary tale for the church today. This seminar will briefly trace Fuller Seminary’s drift from the doctrine of inerrancy and the repercussions.
What did the key American Founders believe about Jesus, the Bible, and the basis of salvation? We will look at what they said that they believed and why that matters today.
The charismatic movement points proudly to its early leaders, men and women referred to as “God’s Generals” through whom the Holy Spirit moved mightily. This seminar will look at the history of the charismatic movement and see that “God’s Generals” were, in fact, not very godly. By examining these negative examples, we can draw tremendous help in our own growth in godliness through the Spirit’s true work in our lives.
It is well known that Charles Spurgeon battled depression all his life—but most of his biographies downplay this side of his temperament. What were the causes of his melancholy, and how did someone under such a weight of despondency accomplish as much as he did for the kingdom?