Are you a secret Christian? An answer in the 21st century and an answer in 17th century England would be different. Rather than trying to prevent others from knowing you are a believer in Christ, in the 17th century, a believer carried on three types of spiritual duties (Public – Fellowship with large numbers; Private – Fellowship with smaller numbers of persons; Secret – The spiritual duties/activities carried on by oneself in solitude.
This episode reviews these and looks to encourage us in the “secret duties”, not so much as to check off a spiritual activity list but with the mindset of taking time to commune with Christ and find rest for our souls.
The Bible is clear that the Lord Jesus, in His humanity, was conceived in the womb of the Virgin Mary. There is biblical evidence to show that Christ’s resurrection occurred in a never before used tomb. In essence, a virgin tomb.
The episode explores how this is far more than a point of biblical trivia. It has implications for the future rising from the dead for every believer in Christ.
There is a very interesting picture of the two paths of human eternal destiny. They can be seen on the three crosses of Calvary. The imagery of salvation and damnation can be seen through two thieves crucified with Christ on Good Friday.
This episode explores how what played out on Calvary two thousand years applies to every human, past, present and future.
For centuries, well into the 1700s, March 25th was celebrated as New Year’s Day. But why March 25th?
This episode explores how a Christ-centered European culture marked time by Christ. The choice of March 25 as New Year’s Day has implications and lessons for us, even today.
The 17th century Puritans knew their theology along with having devoted hearts for Christ.
This episode shows one, great example.
It is a short prayer found in the writings of the English minister John Flavel (1627-1691). It sounds like the Eastern Orthodox Jesus Prayer. Yet it calls upon Jesus, whose name means, “God Saves” to be a Savior to His people.
Exploring the themes of Christ and light as found in the Bible
