Church Fathers

Post Nicene Council and the Militant Church

The Council of Nicaea marked a turning point in the integration of Christians into Roman society, not only civilly but also militarily.

Jackson GreerJuly 8, 2025

Cultural Sanctification in 50 AD and 2024 AD

Christians today are understandably concerned about an increasingly hostile culture, but we should recall the early church’s response to the Roman Empire’s even more hostile culture

Nadya WilliamsAugust 29, 2024

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