The Bible teaching ministry of John Brand
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1560 Death of German reformer Philip Melanchthon. He had composed the Augsburg Confession of 1530. More of a peacemaker than Luther, he called for Lutherans and Zwinglians to put aside their differences for the sake of the reformation of the church. In addition, he led extensive efforts to develop the German educational system. The universities…
Today is the 94th birthday of a man who has for years been one of my spiritual heroes and who, in more recent days, has become a very dear personal friend. Iain Murray is, in my personal opinion, the Church’s foremost historian of our day, especially in the sphere of biographical works. As one writer…
HT: Stagger and Reel 1587 Today, on 18 April, we remember the life and legacy of John Foxe (1516–1587), a beacon of light in the history of the Protestant Reformation. Renowned for his seminal work, Foxe’s Book of Martyrs, Foxe meticulously documented the courage and steadfast faith of those who suffered for the Gospel. Despite…
There are no nations on earth closer to my heart than Sudan and South Sudan. I spent a number of years visiting both nations, working with church leaders and running training courses. Even today I have contact with several men whose fellowship and friendship I continue to value and enjoy. But, as always seems to…