This set includes four issues of Christian History magazine — #111: Billy Graham, #112: Heaven, #132: Spiritual Friendship, and #142: Divine Healings.
PDF includes text only of Christian History & Biography Magazine Issues 1 through 99.
This issue of CH dives into the history of divine healing– a significant theme in the Bible and throughout Christian history– spanning time periods, theological traditions, and geographical regions.
Discover the modern world’s most famous missionary that you may have never even heard of: E. Stanley Jones. When E. Stanley and Mabel Lossing Jones set out for India, their witness changed the world. Read more in this issue of Christian History.
Trace the roots of spiritual friendship—from the early years of the church to the modern mission movement and beyond—and discover the bonds that shaped Christian doctrines, mission, and literature with this latest issue of Christian History.
LECTURE 2 - Buddhism: Escape into Emptiness Dr. Vishal Mangalwadi says that Buddhism is a serious contender for religious preeminence in the West. Having rejected the Bible, many are attracted to Buddhism's offer of tranquility and escape from self. What does Buddhism teach and how does it compare to the Christian Gospel?
The Gospel according to Hollywood has long been creatively expressed in movies and TV shows.
Geared for ages 3-7, this series encourages children to see their faith and the Word of God as positive, normal, and trustworthy companions in daily life. Firmly grounded in the Christian faith, Jovis Bon-Hovis uses key elements like “Scripture Time,” “Arty-Crafty Time,” and “Story Time” to introduce gospel themes into everyday situations to which children can relate.
Geared for ages 3-7, this series encourages children to see their faith and the Word of God as positive, normal, and trustworthy companions in daily life. Firmly grounded in the Christian faith, Jovis Bon-Hovis uses key elements like “Scripture Time,” “Arty-Crafty Time,” and “Story Time” to introduce gospel themes into everyday situations to which children can relate.
A Biblically-based, six-session multimedia program that empowers parents to have healthy, ongoing conversations with their kids about love, sex, and relationships.
Steve Saint recalls life in the jungles of Ecuador and the events surrounding the death of his father, Nate Saint, and four other missionaries in 1956.
How to be sure heaven will be your eternal home. This thought-provoking video hosted by Jim Shetler is an excellent evangelistic tool and discussion starter. It explores the lives of three individuals who consider where they will spend eternity. Here is a familiar and basic Gospel presentation in a contemporary setting, introducing people to the meaning of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The program emphasizes that if we were able to get to heaven on our own merit and works, then Jesus would not have had to die on the cross for our sins.
Robert Jermain Thomas left the shores of Britain to minister God's Word in China and Korea. His martyrdom would be the seed that would grow into the Korean revivals in 1903 and 1907.
Fortunately, films have been found of some of his best messages delivered in the 1960's. E. Stanley Jones, noted Methodist evangelist-missionary, speaks on "Ministry," "The Self," "Christianity and the World Situation," and "Jesus is Lord." What is most amazing is how these messages so directly address our situation today, even though delivered decades ago.
Before communism fell, Romanian Christians were often arrested and kept in prisons or labor camps where the Communists went to great lengths to break their faith. This is the story of the Wurmbrand family whose faith endured.
An exposé of the little gods that promise us so much happiness, yet deliver so little. As it explores the Bible story (creation, fall, redemption, new creation), Life Explored shows how our deepest desires for happiness can only be satisfied in one person, Jesus Christ. The best gift God can give us is himself.
An intimate portrait of the influential missionary's life and legacy.
This is a survey course designed to further stimulate your curiosity by providing glimpses of some of the pivotal events in the spread Christianity and sketches of great Christian figures who have significantly affected Christian history thereby shaping the history of the world. Kit includes six half-hour programs and PDFs of the leader's guide, program scripts, and student workbook.
Biblical theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer was executed by the Nazis just days before the Allies defeated Germany in World War II. This gripping documentary narrated by Ed Asner captures the life, times, and thought of Bonhoeffer. Using rare archival footage, documents, and visits to original locations, we get an intimate portrait of a man whose life and writings grow in their influence and speak powerfully to issues of our own day some 50 years later. How does a man of peace come to assist violence in combating unrestrained evil?
A series every young person should see. This stimulating seven-part series shows what has happened to our culture over the past 200 years and how we view life today. The implication for our future and your life are enormous and unavoidable. Winner of the World Medal at the New York Festival.
John Palmer, an American Christian visiting the UK comes across a suicidal British atheist who is about to throw himself off a bridge. Will John convince the man to turn to Christ and live or will John be overcome by his own weaknesses and doubts? Staring Bruce Marchiano (The Encounter) and Richard Brimblecombe (For Love's Sake).
Includes three film classics: Word of Fire, Peace Child, and Through Gates of Splendor.
From the producers of The Road to Emmaus comes an exciting new biblical drama: Come Follow Me dramatizes the relationship between Jesus and the Apostle Peter. From the day Peter heard the call his name to the post resurrection conversation in which Jesus charges Peter to “feed his sheep,” This short film beautifully illustrates Peter's transformation from fearful denier to the bold leader of the early church. This program is also a way to introduce friends to the gospel message. starring Bruce Marchiano as Jesus and Emilio Doorgasingh as Peter.
Films include The Streets of New York (1939), also known as The Abe Lincoln of 9th Avenue. Then he brings a famous literary character to life in Peck's Bad Boy (1934). Then watch Jackie Blush with puppy love for teacher Miss Crabtree in the Our Gang short School's Out (1930).