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Recalling one of the best-known defenders of the divinity of Christ as Advent begins.

Athanasius On the Incarnation

December 4, 2023 John Stonestreet Leave a comment

Recalling one of the best-known defenders of the divinity of Christ as Advent begins.

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Posted in: Articles, BreakPoint Filed under: Advent, Christian History, Church History, historical figure
How the great author wove his life and faith throughout his work.

Remembering J.R.R. Tolkien

September 1, 2023 John Stonestreet Leave a comment

How the great author wove his life and faith throughout his work.

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Posted in: Articles, BreakPoint Filed under: Christian History, historical figure, J. R. R. Tolkien, Literature, Middle Earth, The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings
Blaise Pascal’s intellect, passion, and eloquence have lost none of their fire, dedicated as they were to the God who claimed his total devotion.

The Life, Faith, and Brilliance of Blaise Pascal

August 18, 2023 John Stonestreet Leave a comment

Blaise Pascal’s intellect, passion, and eloquence have lost none of their fire, dedicated as they were to the God who…

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Posted in: Articles, BreakPoint Filed under: Apologetics, blaise pascal, Christian History, historical figure, Philosophy
From the dark days of Watergate to boldly championing Christianity around the world, Colson’s life proved God’s providence.

50 Years Ago, Chuck Colson Was Granted Eternal Life

August 11, 2023 John Stonestreet Leave a comment

From the dark days of Watergate to boldly championing Christianity around the world, Colson’s life proved God’s providence.

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Posted in: Articles, BreakPoint Filed under: Christianity, Chuck Colson, historical figure, History, missionary, Prison Fellowship, testimony, Watergate
The Oppenheimer movie has Christians revisiting the morality of warfare.

Applying the Just War Theory in the Age of Nuclear Bombs and How Should Christians Think about Climate Change?

August 5, 2023 John Stonestreet Leave a comment

The Oppenheimer movie has Christians revisiting the morality of warfare.

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Posted in: Articles, BP This Week Filed under: Assisted Suicide, Barbie, Climate Change, Depression, historical figure, History, Imago Dei, Just War, Mental Health, Oppenheimer, Politics, SCOTUS, Supreme Court, War, World War II, Worldview
Parliamentarian was a self-professed fanatic for the Gospel, leading him to be a key abolitionist of the slave trade.

Death of William Wilberforce

July 28, 2023 John Stonestreet Leave a comment

Parliamentarian was a self-professed fanatic for the Gospel, leading him to be a key abolitionist of the slave trade. 

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Posted in: Articles, BreakPoint Filed under: abolitionist, Christian History, historical figure, History, Real Christianity, Slavery, William Wilberforce
Orphaned and then educated by Christian missionaries, Feng Shan saved thousands of Jews in concentration camps by boldly issuing Chinese visas for escape.

Ho Feng Shan: How God Used the Chinese-Born Diplomat During World War II

July 26, 2023 John Stonestreet Leave a comment

Orphaned and then educated by Christian missionaries, Feng Shan saved thousands of Jews in concentration camps by boldly issuing Chinese visas…

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Posted in: Articles, BreakPoint Filed under: China, Christian History, Germany, historical figure, missionary, testimony, World War II, WWII
Senior Colson Fellow’s book documents moments in history when Christians living amongst pagans boldly confronted bad ideas to protect its victims.

Why Caring for Children Has Always Been a Priority of the Church

July 19, 2023 John Stonestreet Leave a comment

Senior Colson Fellow’s book documents moments in history when Christians living amongst pagans boldly confronted bad ideas to protect its…

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Posted in: Articles, BreakPoint Filed under: charity, Christian History, Christian Love, historical figure, Marriage and Family, Pandita Ramabai
1 Peter reminds us, that like the first persecuted Christians, we can have hope because of Christ.

Nero’s Accusations and Hope in this Cultural Moment

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1 Peter reminds us, that like the first persecuted Christians, we can have hope because of Christ.

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Posted in: Articles, The Point Filed under: Christian History, cultural apologetics, discrimination, historical figure, Hope, Nero, Persecution, Rome
The hymn “O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High” tells the story of salvation.

A Hymn by Thomas à Kempis to Imitate Christ

March 27, 2023 John Stonestreet Leave a comment

The hymn “O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High” tells the story of salvation.

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Posted in: Articles, BreakPoint Filed under: Christian hero, Christian History, historical figure, Holy Week, hymn, Lent, Thomas à Kempis

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