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A Church History Series
A journey through the rich history of Christianity—its origins, development, challenges, and continuing influence. Follow along with the Apostles, the churches they founded, and the early church fathers ordained to be their successors. Tasked to continue guarding the deposit of faith passed on to them.
Uncover how major heresies required ecumenical councils and creeds to clarify orthodox doctrine. Along the way, engage with modern theological questions through a historically informed lens.
A Church History Series: The Early Church – The Apostle Peter
Discover the leadership, ministry, and lasting legacy of the Apostle Peter — the rock who helped shape the early Christian Church.
Zack Riley
1 day ago3 min read
A Church History Series: Anglicanism – From Augustine to Henry VIII
From Augustine to Henry VIII, discover how conflict, kings, and ancient roots prepared the English Church for Reformation.
Zack Riley
3 days ago5 min read
A Church History Series: Anglicanism – Ancient Celtic Church Before Augustine
Explore the ancient Celtic Church—missionary, learned, and vibrant long before Augustine. A forgotten chapter of Britain’s earliest Christian history.
Zack Riley
6 days ago5 min read
A Church History Series: The Early Church – An Overview
A clear overview of how the early Church grew, faced persecution, formed doctrine, and preserved apostolic authority from AD 30–325.
Zack Riley
Jan 24 min read
A Church History Series: Anglicanism – An Overview
Explore Anglicanism—an ancient, sacramental Christian tradition shaped by Scripture, tradition, worship, and mission across centuries.
Zack Riley
Dec 31, 20254 min read
A Church History Series: Early Church Fathers - In Their Own Words: Apostolic Church
Discover why the early Church saw apostolic succession as the true test of Christian authenticity and the foundation of Christ’s one, apostolic Church.
Zack Riley
Dec 15, 202517 min read
A Church History Series: Through the Lens of Today - Apostolic Church
Discover why the early Church saw apostolic succession as the true test of Christian authenticity and the foundation of Christ’s one, apostolic Church.
Zack Riley
Dec 15, 202523 min read
A Church History Series: Early Church Fathers - In Their Own Words: Eucharist
From the earliest days of Christianity, the Eucharist has stood at the very center of Christian worship. Far from being merely symbolic, the historic Christian faith has consistently affirmed the Real Presence of Christ in the Lord’s Supper—that Christ is truly and substantially present in the bread and wine. This is not metaphor, not poetry, and not psychological symbolism. It is sacrament: God acting through created means to give His people sanctifying grace.
Zack Riley
Dec 12, 20254 min read
A Church History Series: Through the Lens of Today - Eucharist
From the earliest days of Christianity, the Eucharist has stood at the very center of Christian worship. Far from being merely symbolic, the historic Christian faith has consistently affirmed the Real Presence of Christ in the Lord’s Supper—that Christ is truly and substantially present in the bread and wine. This is not metaphor, not poetry, and not psychological symbolism. It is sacrament: God acting through created means to give His people sanctifying grace.
Zack Riley
Dec 12, 20259 min read
A Church History Series: Through the Lens of Today - Baptism
Among the earliest and most universal doctrines of the Christian Church is the confession of “one baptism for the remission of sins.” So foundational was this belief that the early Church embedded it directly into the Nicene Creed—a testament to its central role in Christian identity and salvation.
Historically, the apostolic and early Christian witness was unanimous: baptism is a sacred act in which God Himself grants new life, forgiveness, and the indwelling of the Holy Sp
Zack Riley
Dec 10, 202522 min read
A Church History Series: Early Church Fathers - In Their Own Words: Baptism
Among the earliest and most universal doctrines of the Christian Church is the confession of “one baptism for the remission of sins.” So foundational was this belief that the early Church embedded it directly into the Nicene Creed—a testament to its central role in Christian identity and salvation.
Historically, the apostolic and early Christian witness was unanimous: baptism is a sacred act in which God Himself grants new life, forgiveness, and the indwelling of the Holy Sp
Zack Riley
Dec 10, 202517 min read
A Church History Series: Through the Lens of Today - Reading Scripture Faithfully
Essential interpretive principles for reading scripture faithfully, in order to understand scripture the way Christ's apostles, and the early church fathers, did.
Zack Riley
Dec 8, 20257 min read
A Church History Series: Through the Lens of Today – O Come, O Come, Emmanuel: The Bread from Heaven
An Advent meditation on O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, the Bread from Heaven, Holy Communion, and preparing our hearts for Christ’s return.
Zack Riley
Dec 2, 20256 min read
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