Christian History Magazine

Sixty years ago, the Second Vatican Council came to a close. But what was Vatican II, and why does it matter for the entire Christian church? Find out in our latest issue: christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/issue… #VaticanII

How did the early church celebrate Jesus' life? Weekly and then yearly, a rhythm developed to help believers grow in faith and closeness to the Lord; we call it the church calendar. Learn more about that rhythm and its history using our latest resource! christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/issue…

@Sean_McDowell is the author of “The Fate of the Apostles”, part of which was adapted for Issue #156. Read about Peter’s fate in the eyes of church tradition versus current scholarship in the article linked below! christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/artic…

@Sean_McDowell is the author of “The Fate of the Apostles”, part of which was adapted for Issue #156. Read about Peter’s fate in the eyes of church tradition versus current scholarship below! christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/artic…

Sort through these stories with Bryan M. Litfin in his article “Historical wheat or heretical chaff?”, linked below. christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/artic…

But what exactly does tradition mean? And whatever it means, can it be trusted as a reliable historical source? Accounts of the apostles’ lives include the fantastic as well as grains of truth.

Issue #156 is full of stories. Stories that are true and stories that are based on truth. Some are about the apostles, and some are about characters you’ve never heard of. Read the legend of Thaddeus and Adgar using the link below! christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/artic…

This 20th-c. painting by German artist Gebhard Fugel depicts Peter preaching to the crowd as John Baptizes a new convert. Their boldness and knowledge astonished Jerusalem's religious leaders... christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/artic…

“From deserters to defenders” by Crais S. Keener describes the power of Pentecost in the disciples' lives and how their experience of Jesus’s ministry, death, Resurrection and Ascension propelled them into ministry. Read more below! christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/artic…

Scratch the surface of the lore behind household names like James, Philip and John before diving into the the rest of Issue #156. christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/artic…

The apostles were invited to walk with God and be the foundation of His church. Their stories are powerful, varied and have stood the test of time. Read W. Brian Shelton’s article “Who are the apostles?” to get an overview of the identities of the twelve. christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/artic…

Who were the twelve close followers of Jesus who became his apostles? What happened to them, and why does it matter so much to the Christian story? Uncover the extraordinary faith and ministries of the Twelve and others who walked with Jesus in this issue of Christian History.

Mercersburg’s preeminent historian, Philip Schaff, looked forward to an emerging “evangelical catholicism” in America. Discover his life, theology and legacy in Theodore Louis Trost’s article “An undivided kingdom of God” linked below. christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/artic…

We’ve been talking a lot about John Nevin. But who was he? Discover his life and work in Linden J. DeBie’s article “Mercersburg’s Architect” linked below: christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/artic…

Perhaps no movement has shaped American Protestant Christianity more than revivalism. The Mercersburg Movement stood in opposition to American revivalism with claims that might still ring true today. Read about it below: christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/artic…

What exactly was John Nevin arguing against the protestants amidst the Mercersburg Movement? Read Nevin's argument against the tendency to downplay the Incarnation and discount the real spiritual union between Christ’s incarnate humanity and the Christian. christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/artic…

Charles Hodge of Princeton negatively reviewed John W. Nevin’s 1846 treatise on the Lord’s Supper at length in 1848, and Nevin quickly responded at even greater length. This was not their first— or last— clash. Read more below: christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/artic…

It’s relevant; yes. It’s theologically rebellious; yes. But how did the Mercersburg Movement start? Professor William B. Evans brings the origin of the movement to life in “Punching Up” which can be read below. christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/artic…

Kaylena Radcliff’s Editors Note for issue #155 implores readers to consider the bearing on American Christian History that the Mercersburg Movement has. Use the Link below to find a free download of Issue #155, including Radfliff’s Editor’s Note. christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/artic…

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