1776 HT: Christian History Institute John Newton was a slaver when he became a Christian. Some years after leaving the slave trade, he became a staunch anti-slavery man, a Minister in the Church of England, and the author of the hymn “Amazing Grace.” He also counseled people by letter. On this day, 20 June, 1776, he wrote…
1528 HT: Stagger and Reel On this day, March 10th 1528, we remember Balthasar Hubmaier, a courageous theologian and reformer who lived and died for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Born into humble beginnings in Augsburg, Germany, Hubmaier rose to become a respected theologian, receiving his Master’s degree from the University of Freiburg and his…