Episode 6 — From Empire to Christendom
Rome’s Collapse, Christianity’s Consolidation, and Europe’s Re-ordering Position in the series In Episodes 1–5 we established how Jesus’ Triumphal Entry…
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Episode 10 — From Empire to Christendom: How Latin Christianity Became a Political Order in Medieval Europe
Introduction When the Western Roman Empire fragmented, Christianity in the Latin West did not merely “survive”; it increasingly absorbed civic…
Episode 12 — From Empire to Christendom
How Rome’s Western Collapse Reconfigured Christian Authority and European Order (c. AD 300–800) 1. Framing the question Across this series,…
Episode 13 — After Rome
When Empires Collapse and the Church Endures (c. AD 476 onwards) Aim of this episode To show how the collapse…
Part 9: The Church and the Sangha — Community as Spiritual Support
Bridging the Light: Explaining Christianity to Buddhists with Clarity and Compassion 1. Introduction Both Christianity and Buddhism recognise that spiritual…
Part 10 – The Laodicean Church: Lukewarm Faith
Key Verse “I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or…
Faith Across the Ages of Egypt: Pharaohs to the Moving MountainFaith Across the Ages of Egypt: Pharaohs to the Moving Mountain
Chapter 4 – Doctrinal Conflict and the Coptic Church
Part II – The Christianisation of Egypt 4.1 The Council of Chalcedon (451 CE) and the Schism The fifth century…
5. Serving and Mentoring in Community
Influence, discipleship, and fellowship. Theme: Active participation in church, community, and mentorship. Chapter (6) Family, Friendships, and Community Bible Verses:…
Chapter 14: The Church as a Countercultural Community — Living Out Kingdom Values
Kingdom Ethics and the Ten Commandments Today Relevance for the Church, Culture Wars, Law vs. Grace, and Christian Discipleship This…
19: Church and Community
1. Theme Overview This theme focuses on the biblical vision of the Church as God’s people, living in communal fellowship,…
7: Idolatry in the Church Today – Cultural and Religious Blending
1. Introduction While ancient idols were often visible—wood, stone, gold—the idolatry of today is often invisible, subtle, and even cloaked…
12: Jesus’ Cleansing of the Temple — Confronting Religious and Political Corruption
A Radical Confrontation of Religious and Political Corruption Introduction Jesus’ cleansing of the temple (Matthew 21:12–17; Mark 11:15–19; Luke 19:45–48;…
4: Francis Chan – Simplicity, House Church, and the Spirit-Led Life
1. Introduction Francis Chan is one of the most recognisable evangelical voices of the twenty-first century who, at the height…
5: Andy Stanley – Cultural Relevance, Deconstruction, and the Future of Church Communication
1. Introduction Andy Stanley has emerged as one of the most influential—and controversial—figures in modern American evangelicalism, particularly in the…
25. Church
Judges 21:5-6 5 And the children of Israel said, Who is there among all the tribes of Israel that came…