Features of the Protestant Reformation that have endured in evangelical Christianity and those that haven’t
Not all the characteristics that marked the Reformation period (1517-1661) are still present in evangelical Christianity today, some for good reason. Below, I will discuss characteristics that are still present today followed by those that are no longer present....
Inner Sense Stories from Church History
Some inner sense stories from Church History St. Patrick of Ireland's calling. See the Confessions of St. Patrick and also read the entry on Patrick in Tucker, Ruth A.. From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya (p. 39). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. St. Augustine's conversion and his...
7 Ways to Test an Impression, by Rick Warren
Rick Warren taught a message series called “How to Recognize God’s Voice.” He discussed seven ways to test an impression to know with absolute certainty that you are hearing God’s voice. To watch Pastor Rick Warren's message, go to this link:...
5 Filters for Testing Your Whispers, by Bill Hybels
The following comes from Hybel's book found at this link: https://www.willowcreek.com/whisper/whisper_chap4.pdf How we know we are hearing God Bill Hybels says, "Over the years I have compiled a short list of five filters that help me 'test every whisper' I receive....
What Key Christian Leaders Say About Recognizing the Voice of God
This page will bring together what several key Christian leaders say about recognizing the voice of God. It will look at: Rick Warren - 7 Ways to Test an Impression. Bill Hybels - 5 Filters for Testing Your Whispers. Charles Stanley - from his book, How to Listen to...
Common Cognitive Biases that Affect Discernment and Decision-making
Without going into detail, below are common cognitive biases that can negatively affect our decision-making or our ability to discern the voice of truth out of the cacophony of voices vying for our attention daily. Confirmation bias: Anchoring bias Illusory...
What is a thesis?
The following info comes from Shoreline Community College. "Your final research paper must have a thesis. It is not simply reporting facts. Rather, it is making a case, proving a point, using the facts you research to back up your case. The thesis is the point your...
Lessons from the Great Schism for preventing splits and schisms within your church and other relationships
The great schism of 1054 that divided the eastern and western churches provides a plethora of lessons for today's believers on the causes of splits and schisms and offers them an opportunity to learn how to prevent such splits and schisms from happening within their...
The impact that the Christological and Trinitarian debates from Nicaea I (325) to Chalcedon (451) still have on churches today.
The Christological and Trinitarian debates of the fourth and fifth century from Nicea have had a significant impact on the church throughout history that are still felt today. In this post, I will briefly discuss these debates and the councils that were convened as a...
Monastic Ministries -Origins and Purposes
https://www.ancient.eu/article/930/the-monastic-movement-origins--purposes/