Category Archives: Church History

Doing Evangelism together (2)

Posted on February 1, 2010 by kenbaker

Why should we do evangelism relationally? Acts suggests several reasons: • to have fellowship (Acts 9:19, 26-28); • to have companionship (18:18; 19:29; 20:34; 27:1-2; 28:15); • to have protection (9:30; 17:15; 20:2-4); • to have encouragement (28:15); • to … Continue reading →

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Puritanism: The Shaping of America

Posted on September 16, 2009 by kenbaker

As part of the iconography and symbology by which a sense of the American past is constructed, the entry of the Puritans into 17th century New England has been interpreted and re-interpreted as a shaping force of what has been … Continue reading →

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Puritanism: The roots of Americanism?

Posted on September 16, 2009 by kenbaker

Early in the 17th century some Puritan groups separated from the Church of England. Among these were the Pilgrims, who in 1620 founded Plymouth Colony. Ten years later, under the auspices of the Massachusetts Bay Company, the first major Puritan … Continue reading →

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Using the Internet at Bible College (2)

Posted on March 4, 2008 by kenbaker

Another instalment of academic sites of particualr interest to the postgraduate class.

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Ready to go? The second semester looms…

Posted on December 29, 2007 by kenbaker

Now that the next semester is looming (!) and the holidays all but gone, I present a short book list for those intending to take the courses I am offering in February. 1. PENTATEUCH This is a first year course: … Continue reading →

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Early Church History: Introducing the Module

Posted on November 8, 2007 by kenbaker

This module covers the period 100 AD to 325 AD. The start date is (approximately) the close of the New Testament period. Though we refer back to NT writings, our main concern is with the next generations. The close date … Continue reading →

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A song for Reformation Day

Posted on November 1, 2007 by kenbaker

Note for all my Reformation class to check out out the historical references in this piece. Probably needs a new chorus?  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WU0f_qJLkLg

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Early Church History: Overview lecture

Posted on October 29, 2007 by kenbaker

This week’s seminar/ lecture ech-lecture-5.ppt is something of an overview of the entire period (100-325 AD Christ to Constantine) so we will be revisiting some territory already covered, and hopefully laying down the parameters for your assignment on the developing ideas … Continue reading →

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Early Church History: Practices and Customs (Notes)

Posted on October 15, 2007 by kenbaker

Practices of the early church Baptism “Catechumens” were men and women who had declared their interest in Christ, and had come under training by the church, but had not yet been baptized. For various reasons, usually related to poor doctrine … Continue reading →

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Early Church History: Men and Movements

Posted on October 12, 2007 by kenbaker

MEN and MOVEMENTS: An EARLY CHURCH HISTORY TIMELINE  c95 AD Gospel of John completed; Clement’s letter to the Corinthians written  100 Last books of NT (probably 2 Peter, 1 John) written. Patristic period begins   110 Letters & Martyrdom of Ignatius … Continue reading →

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