What is the History of the Papacy?
Few offices in human history have wielded as much spiritual, political, and cultural influence as the papacy. The pope is not just the head of the Roman Catholic Church — he is often seen as […]
Faith Focus: Denominations & Church History
What Were Indulgences and Why Were They Controversial?
Imagine being told that the punishment for your sins could be reduced — not just by confession or repentance, but by paying a fee. To many believers in medieval Europe, this sounded like a path […]
The Crusades and Church History
The word Crusades evokes images of knights, banners with crosses, and blood-stained sands from centuries past. But beyond the warfare and romanticized legends lies a deeper, sobering truth: the Crusades were not just military campaigns […]
How Did Christianity Become the State Religion of Rome?
It’s one of the greatest reversals in history: a faith born in the backwaters of Judea, led by a crucified carpenter, outlawed and persecuted for centuries — would one day be declared the official religion […]
Why Were Christians Persecuted in the Roman Empire?
Why would a humble group of peace-preaching believers become enemies of the world’s greatest empire? From the dusty roads of Galilee to the grand cities of Rome, the Christian faith spread with unexpected force. But […]
Did Constantine Change Christianity?
When Emperor Constantine claimed victory under the sign of the cross and later legalized Christianity, the world shifted on its axis. Gone were the days when Christians huddled in catacombs, facing lions and mobs. Now, […]
What Is Church Tradition and Is It Biblical?
From ancient creeds to denominational customs, “tradition” has shaped much of what we call Christianity today. But what exactly is church tradition? Is it a faithful transmission of apostolic teaching, or has it sometimes replaced […]
How Did the Bible Get Canonized?
Most Christians hold the Bible as the inspired, authoritative Word of God. But have you ever wondered: how did this collection of 66 books — and no others — come to be recognized as the […]
Was the Early Church Catholic or Something Else?
Was the early church Catholic? This seemingly simple question is at the heart of countless theological debates, denominational divisions, and claims of spiritual authority. Roman Catholics confidently assert that their Church is the original one […]
Who Were the Early Church Fathers?
🏛️ Why the Church Fathers Still Matter In a time before denominations, seminaries, or systematic theologies, the early Church faced fierce persecution from without and theological confusion from within. Into this chaotic world stepped the […]