The Anabaptists

The Anabaptists

Although the Anabaptists were often persecuted and misunderstood, many of their principles, especially religious freedom and the separation of church and state, eventually influenced much of modern Protestant Christianity.

Martin Luther, Father of the Reformation

Martin Luther (1483–1546) was the father of the Reformation, which transformed not only Christianity but all of Western civilization.

The Age of the Reformation, 1517-1648 Part 2

This week on CHMS with Dr. Watts, we continue to study the groundwork that Luther set for the Protestant Reformation. Luther's important theological themes included Luther criticizing Catholic theology as being confident in mankind’s capacity to progress (or ascend) toward God. He called this a theology of glory, and said that our theology must be rooted in the reorienting cross.

Season 2 Debut: The Age of the Reformation, 1517-1648 Part 1

In the Summer of 1520, a document bearing an impressive seal circulated throughout Germany in search of a remote figure. “Arise, O Lord,” the writing began, “and judge Thy cause. A wild boar has invaded Thy vineyard.” The document, a papal bull named after the seal, or bulla, took three months to reach Martin Luther, the "wild boar".

The Formation of the Doctrine of the Trinity Part 2 *Season One Finale*

In this episode, we continue to explore the historical formation of the Doctrine of the Trinity.