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Thomas Boston was born in 1676 in Duns, Scotland, during a time of religious conflict. Seeing his father imprisoned for his beliefs, Thomas understood that he too might suffer for his faith someday. As a young pastor, Thomas discovered an important book that helped him understand God’s grace more clearly. As helpful as that book was, it also sparked debate in the Church of Scotland and plunged Thomas and other pastors into a heated controversy. Hear how Thomas stood firmly in the face of opposition, defending more than just a book—he was defending the truth of the gospel.

The Puritan movement began in England during the sixteenth century and continued all the way into the early eighteenth century. Although the Church of England was formed as a result of the Reformation, the Puritans believed it needed much more reform.

The Puritan movement began in England during the sixteenth century and continued all the way into the early eighteenth century. Although the Church of England was formed as a result of the Reformation, the Puritans believed it needed much more reform.

Who were the Puritans, and why are they important? What can we learn from them today? The Puritan movement began in England during the sixteenth century and continued all the way into the early eighteenth century. Although the Church of England was formed as a result of the Reformation, the Puritans believed it needed much more reform.

Who were the Puritans, and why are they important? What can we learn from them today? The Puritan movement began in England during the sixteenth century and continued all the way into the early eighteenth century. Although the Church of England was formed as a result of the Reformation, the Puritans believed it needed much more reform.

Jesus’ disciple Thomas rightly earned the title "Doubting Thomas" by refusing to believe that Jesus had risen from the dead. He told the disciples, "Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, I will not believe." Soon after, Jesus appeared to Thomas, shattering his unbelief. Thomas became so convinced of the resurrection of Jesus Christ that he took the gospel to India, where he is believed to have died as a martyr at the hands of Hindu priests.

Eine merkwürdige Storchengeschichte – und 11 weitere Geschichten findest du in diesem Album. Das Album gehört zu der CD-Reihe „Hörbuch für Kinder“ von der Friedensstimme. Die Geschichten stammen von der TVF-Kinderbuch-Reihe und wurden sprachlich neu bearbeitet. Verschiedene Sprecher erzählen Geschichten aus alter Zeit, von Glaube, Liebe und Hoffnung gegenüber Gott. Lass dich mitnehmen in die Erlebnisse von Kindern aus aller Welt und lerne dabei den besten Freund aller Menschen, Jesus, kennen.

In den 15 Episoden dieser Staffel geht es um Jakob. Jakob wuchs als einer von zwei sehr unterschiedlichen Brüdern auf. Dies brachte einige Probleme mit sich. Seid dabei, wenn Rubina und Paul entdecken, was diese Geschichte mit ihrem Leben und Gott zu tun hat.

Jordan and Jasmine’s dad loves history and is always telling them stories about the past. One day when their family is out on a picnic, they start asking if there were any Christians who looked like them who God had used to help the church grow. They are excited when their dad shares inspiring true stories of early Christian leaders—both men and women—from Africa who helped to grow the early church in remarkable and significant ways.