Nicene Creed – Christ is “God of God, Light of Light”
Posted October 21st, 2018 by Mike Hubbard
Referencing the Nicene Creed, adopted in 325 AD at the Council of Nicea. The core issue at this early ecumenical church council was the nature of Christ as defined in the Scriptures, specifically, whether Jesus was eternally God or a created being by God. We are thankful for Athanasius and others like him who stood […]
Posted in Christian History, Jesus and the Gospel, Sermon Thoughts | Tags: Incarnation, Philippians: Letter from a Roman Jail
Thankful today for the legacy of Billy Graham
Posted February 21st, 2018 by Mike Hubbard
The year was 1999, and what was known at that time as the TWA Dome became the focal point of three significant happenings in St. Louis. First, the Pope visited our region. The second was the ascent of our NFL football team the St. Louis Rams toward the Superbowl. But the third major event that […]
Posted in Christian History, Evangelism, General, The Bible, The Great Commission | Tags: Billy Graham
#Reformation 500 – A Few Final Thoughts
Posted November 2nd, 2017 by Mike Hubbard
This past Tuesday marked the 500th anniversary of the day a quirky Augustinian Monk named Martin Luther nailed a document called the 95 Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenburg, Germany sparking the Protestant Reformation. I started thinking about this when I registered for Together for the Gospel in 2016, and we […]
Posted in Christian History, Sermon Thoughts, Theological issues | Tags: Here I Stand, Martin Luther, Reformation 500
Martin Luther Speaking on His Conversion
Posted September 25th, 2017 by Mike Hubbard
Martin Luther nailed the 95 Thesis on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenburg on October 31, 1517. This took place during Luther’s journey away from a dark and difficult struggle to understand how God could justify a wicked sinner. His legal mind allowed him to see the issue so clearly. God is perfect […]
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Resource List for the Here I Stand series
Posted September 24th, 2017 by Mike Hubbard
These are books and other resources being used by Mike in his study, and recommended to you for further interaction with the history of the Reformation and the great Gospel truths that came from this period. Online Resource Here We Stand from Desiring God – This has not started yet, but they plan to publish […]
Posted in Christian History, Sermon Thoughts, Suggested Resources | Tags: Here I Stand, Reformation 500