The Renaissance was a vibrant European cultural, artistic, political, and economic “rebirth” following the Middle Ages. Generally described as taking place from the 14th century to the 17th century, the Renaissance promoted classical philosophy, literature, and...
When Jesus was on earth, He was a Jew promoting the Jewish religion. Paul changed it to Jesus the Christ, the Savior who was crucified, died, and rose again. Paul converted Gentiles. Those Jews who expected a Messiah’s kingdom on earth were...
THINGS CHANGED WHEN CHRISTIANITY SHOWED UP 2000 YEARS AGO. (WHY YOU ARE HERE, INSTEAD OF NOT) First, It took over the Greco-Roman world. As Christianity grew, it created a new civilization; the Western civilization became Christianized. A convergence of events...
What started as a movement in 35 AD with a dozen ragtag Galilean fishers who grew it into an empire-wide operation within a few centuries. WHO STARTED THE MOVEMENT? A Jew named Jesus kicked it off. He said that everybody could become a Christian, regardless of class,...
Two thousand years ago: WHO STARTED THE MOVEMENT? A Jew named Jesus kicked it off. He said that everybody could become a Christian, regardless of class, race, or gender. Forgiveness of sins and life after death was the offer on the table. This offer took the...
