https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/rss/ Copyright https://www.christianity.com 2026, Christianity.com Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:05:41 -0400 https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/all-saints-day-november-1.html https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/all-saints-day-november-1.html Alex Crain https://www.christianity.com/author/alex-crain/ We remember the saints and allow the memory of their faith to spur us on to deeper worship and greater service to the Lord. All Saints Day, also known as All Hallows' Day, or Hallowmas, is a Christian celebration in honor of all the saints from Christian history. Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:30:00 -0400 2026-03-31T02:05:41-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/edwards-and-great-american-awakening-11630235.html https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/edwards-and-great-american-awakening-11630235.html Jonathan Edwards' openness and analysis helped shape the Great Awakening, a pivotal movement in American history that transformed the nation's spiritual landscape. Through his writings, particularly "A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections," Edwards provided a nuanced understanding of the emotional displays characteristic of the revival, cautioning against deception while emphasizing the importance of genuine conversion and loving behavior. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400 2026-03-31T02:05:41-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/a-look-at-the-early-church-11629559.html https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/a-look-at-the-early-church-11629559.html Ken Curtis, PhD, and Josh Barnett The early Christian church faced intense persecution and hostility, yet managed to spread its message across the Roman Empire, with estimates suggesting that by 300 AD, nearly one in five people were Christians. Despite being viewed as an "evil religion" by the state, the church persevered, with members demonstrating remarkable humility, kindness, and generosity, earning them a reputation for being "irresistible." Fri, 18 Aug 2023 20:45:00 -0400 2026-03-31T02:05:41-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/why-early-christians-were-despised-11629610.html https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/why-early-christians-were-despised-11629610.html Staff The Christian Church, in its earliest centuries after Jesus, endured wave after wave of persecution. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 20:40:00 -0400 2026-03-31T02:05:41-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/the-spread-of-the-early-church-11629561.html https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/the-spread-of-the-early-church-11629561.html Ken Curtis, Ph.D. How did the early Christian church survive when the odds were all stacked against it? Fri, 18 Aug 2023 20:20:00 -0400 2026-03-31T02:05:41-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/john-newton-discovered-amazing-grace-11630253.html https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/john-newton-discovered-amazing-grace-11630253.html Diane Severance, Ph.D. John Newton, a notorious slave trader and sailor, was on the brink of death when he found solace in Scripture during a devastating storm at sea. His life was transformed by a deepening faith in Christ, which led him to become a renowned preacher and hymn writer, including the iconic "Amazing Grace." Fri, 18 Aug 2023 17:45:00 -0400 2026-03-31T02:05:41-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/how-can-christians-justify-mission-work-and-colonialism.html https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/how-can-christians-justify-mission-work-and-colonialism.html Vivian Bricker https://www.christianity.com/author/vivian-bricker/ Missionaries should not attempt to “fix” different cultures as their culture is not broken. True biblical missionaries today are focused on helping the lost come to know Jesus as well as providing any resources the people may need, such as medicine, food, or housing. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:00:00 -0400 2026-03-31T02:05:41-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/why-did-the-puritans-settle-in-america.html https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/why-did-the-puritans-settle-in-america.html Lori Stanley Roeleveld https://www.christianity.com/author/lori-stanley-roeleveld/ We know that Puritans came to America, many of them seeking religious freedom. But what kind of religious freedom were they looking for? Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:15:00 -0400 2026-03-31T02:05:41-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/what-is-pelagianism-and-are-you-accidentally-committing-it.html https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/what-is-pelagianism-and-are-you-accidentally-committing-it.html Jean Wilund Pelagianism took off in the early 400s but was deemed heretical shortly after. Yet it remains vibrant in Christianity today. If you’re not familiar with all it encompasses, you may wonder, “What does Pelagianism teach and how do I avoid accidentally committing it?” Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0400 2026-03-31T02:05:41-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/pilgrims-vs-puritans.html https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/pilgrims-vs-puritans.html Betty Dunn https://www.christianity.com/author/betty-dunn/ We've all heard of the Pilgrims, and most of us have heard about the Puritans, but what separated these two groups from each other? What did they have in common? Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:55:00 -0400 2026-03-31T02:05:41-04:00