First Century Church

Discover "The Didache: The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles", one of the most significant writings from early Christianity, offering valuable insights into the beliefs, worship, and daily practices of the earliest Christian communities. In sixteen concise chapters, the "Didache" explores Christian ethics, baptism, prayer, the Eucharist, church leadership, and the hope of Christ's return. Its central teaching contrasts the Way of Life with the Way of Death, encouraging believers to practice love, generosity, humility, and integrity in their daily lives.

An inspiring keepsake that honors the heroic sacrifice of today’s martyrs for the Christian faith—and shows how their actions mirror the courage of a long line of brave Christians. In the twenty-first century, we are witnessing an escalation in Christian persecution like we have rarely seen...

It's time to start over from zero. What happened to the Western church? Why are we losing the generation under thirty and reaching so few nonbelievers? In Church Zero, Peyton Jones examines one of our biggest problems: squeezing our leaders into a mold that cuts their hair and drains away their...

Uncover the profound theology and fierce resilience of the early church as a persecuted faith shaped history. Whether you are seeking spiritual roots during a reflective commute or craving a grounding introduction to ancient dogmas, this immersive audio journey brings forgotten voices back to...

Discover the Diversity and Unity of the Early Church The Christian church of the early centuries spread throughout much of Asia, Africa, and Europe, spoke many languages, was situated within diverse cultural settings, and had varied worship practices; yet it maintained a vital unity on core...

Is the goal of Christianity to build more and bigger church buildings to attract more “church-goers? Or for pastors to gain more followers who sit passively, week after week, listening to their sermons? Or is the goal for the church to make disciples ( locally and among the nations) so that Christ’s kingdom will spread throughout the whole earth? What model do we see in the New Testament that gives the blueprint for doing that?

Discover the Unity and Diversity of the Early Church The Christian church of the early centuries spread throughout much of Asia, Africa, and Europe, spoke many languages, was situated within diverse cultural settings, and had varied worship practices; yet it maintained a vital unity on core...

Experience the perilous dawn of Christian history in the Roman Empire as early believers fought for survival and faith. Perfect for an immersive commute or a quiet evening of historical reflection, this evocative narrative transports you into the crowded streets and dimly lit workshops of the...

What if the way the Church is "doing church" is the very reason the world is seeing less of Jesus in it every day? Beginning with the biblical basics, Jeff Lockyer walks readers through the underlying theology and practical application of how Southridge Community Church has approached ministry...

Step into early church history to see how foundational Christian theology and core spiritual doctrines were forged. Amidst the danger of the Roman world, ordinary worshipers and fierce defenders of the faith fought to define their understanding of God, Christ, and salvation. Perfect for your...

Why don’t our churches today look like the church in the book of Acts? Could they? When God manifests his presence to a fellowship of believers in Christ, God’s people experience revival. That’s one way to define what revival is—when God comes to church. In Revival: When God Comes to...