This session explored major heresies in the early church—such as Gnosticism, Marcionism, and Arianism—which distorted the nature of Christ, Scripture, and salvation, prompting theological responses like the Council of Nicaea…
church history
The Early Church: Session 2
Session 2 surveys the persecution faced by early Christians from both Jewish and Roman authorities, highlighting key moments such as Nero’s brutality after the Great Fire of Rome, and later…
The Early Church: Session 1
In this first session of Early Church, 2025, Kevin Seaton introduces the study of the early Christian church, highlighting its growth from Jerusalem to a diverse, global movement. He explores how…
Colonial America: Christ Grows His Church
In the final session of the Summer Seminary series on Christianity in Colonial America, Kevin Seaton discusses George Whitefield’s preaching ministry and the key role it played in the First…
Colonial America: Christ Grows His Church
In session three, Kevin discusses the First Great Awakening, which focused on the preaching that emphasized the idea of a Christian being one who had been “born again.” Preachers such…
Colonial America: Christ Grows His Church
In the second session of the series on early American Christianity, Kevin Seaton discusses how the church operated after Christians began arriving in the American colonies. The tumultuous history of…
Colonial America: Christ Grows His Church
In the first session of the Summer Seminary series on the church in Colonial America, Kevin Seaton covers the impetus for Christians coming to America. Specifically he discusses the Puritans,…