Category Archives: church history

Genocide in Iraq

Posted on August 9, 2014 by dwsweeting

The word genocide should never be used lightly. But it must be used when it accurately describes what is going on in a region—like the genocide against Christians and other religious minorities in Northern Iraq. I am sensitive to this … Continue reading →

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Saints in Scripture

Posted on April 27, 2014 by dwsweeting

All kinds of definitions of saints have been given. A cynic once said, “a saint is a dead sinner, revised and edited.” I recall that the famous writer Robert Louis Stevenson said, “the saints are merely sinners who kept on … Continue reading →

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Reformed Classics You Should Know: The Westminster Shorter Catechism

Posted on February 1, 2014 by dwsweeting

In every generation, one of the most critical tasks of the church is to pass on the truth of God’s Word to the next generation. This usually takes place through evangelism, adult education, and the diligent teaching of children. In … Continue reading →

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The Deep Roots – Take5 Radio Broadcasts

Posted on December 14, 2013 by dwsweeting

Below are new episodes of the TAKE 5 series on the subject of “The Deep Roots”, which airs weekdays on WTLN 950 AM Radio at 6:55 am & 5:55 pm and is now available on Android, iOS, or Windows Mobile. For … Continue reading →

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Paul and the Deep Christian Roots of St. Nicholas

Posted on December 6, 2013 by dwsweeting

Let’s stop and think for a minute about the deep roots of St. Nicholas. There would be no Santa, no St. Nicholas, if there was not first a Jesus movement in Asia Minor (the area we know as modern day … Continue reading →

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Remembering the Reformation

Posted on November 12, 2013 by dwsweeting

Below are new episodes of the TAKE 5 series on the subject of “Slogans for Our Times: Remembering the Reformation”, which airs weekdays on WTLN 950 AM Radio at 6:55 am & 5:55 pm and is now available on Android, iOS, … Continue reading →

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The Most Important Book in the World

Posted on October 19, 2013 by dwsweeting

Below are new episodes of the TAKE 5 series on the subject of “The Most Important Book in the World”, which airs weekdays on WTLN 950 AM Radio at 6:55 am & 5:55 pm and is now available on Android, … Continue reading →

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