“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

@KenShepherd Thank you for the correction.

#OTD February 8, 1587: Mary, Queen of Scots, was beheaded on the orders of her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I of England. Accused of plotting to assassinate Elizabeth, Mary, a Roman Catholic claimant to the English throne, was perceived as a persistent threat to Protestant England’s stability. Her execution marked a significant and pivotal moment in the tumultuous religious and political conflicts of that era.

#OTD February 8, 356: For the third time since the Council of Nicea in 325, Athanasius goes into exile. The defender of orthodoxy was out of favor as Arianism, a heresy condemned at the council, ran rampant throughout the Empire. He would be exiled twice more before he died.

#OTD February 8, 2001: R.J. Rushdoony, an Armenian-American Presbyterian philosopher, historian, and theologian, passes away. Born in 1916, he is recognized as the father of Christian Reconstructionism and a significant influence on the modern Christian homeschool movement. His extensive writings advocate for applying biblical principles to all areas of life.

#OTD February 8, 1529: In Basel, Switzerland, a Protestant uprising occurs as a mob surrounds the town hall, positions cannons, and compels the council to expel twelve Catholic members. The following day, they destroy images in several churches. Reformer Johannes Oecolampadius reflects, “We raged against the idols, and the Mass died of sorrow.”

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RT @fbc_calgary: This day in 1812, Adoniram and Ann Judson were sent to Burma 🇲🇲 Converting from Congregationalist to Baptist en route, t…

#OTD February 6, 1564: Physically frail and nearing death, John Calvin is carried to church in a chair to preach what would be his final sermon. Three months later, on May 27, 1564, the Reformer dies in Geneva, leaving behind a lasting theological legacy.

#OTD February 5, 1887: The Chicago Evangelization Society was organized by evangelist D. L. Moody, 50. Two years later, the Society established the Bible Institute for Home and Foreign Missions. Moody died in 1899, and in 1900 the school was renamed Moody Bible Institute.

#OTD February 5, 1864: Already known as a poet, Fanny Crosby, at age 44, writes her first hymn. Over the next 50 years, she composes more than 8,000 hymns, including classics like Blessed Assurance and To God Be the Glory, becoming one of the most prolific hymnwriters in history.

#OTD February 4, 1555: English reformer John Rogers becomes the first Protestant martyr under Queen Mary I (“Bloody Mary”). Refusing to renounce his faith, he is burned at the stake in London for heresy.

#OTD February 3, 1469: Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the movable-type printing press, dies in Mainz, Germany. His invention made books more accessible and, decades later, helped spread the Protestant Reformation by mass-printing Luther’s writings and the Bible in common languages.

@Psalm_Sixtynine My posts aren’t meant to endorse individuals or their theological beliefs. They’re meant to be understood in their historical context. I welcome and appreciate comments to educate others.

#OTD January 31, 366: Athanasius returns to Alexandria, where he will spend the final seven years of his life. A staunch defender of Nicene Christianity, he had been exiled five times due to his opposition to Arianism. His enduring theological influence would solidify his legacy as one of the great Church Fathers.

#OTD January 31, 1892: Charles Spurgeon, the renowned preacher known as the “Prince of Preachers,” dies at age 57. Highly influential across Christian denominations, he was a leading figure in the Reformed Baptist tradition and a staunch defender of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith. His sermons, writings, and theological legacy continue to inspire Christians today.

#OTD January 30, 1661: Oliver Cromwell, former Lord Protector of England, is posthumously executed two years after his death. His body is exhumed, hanged, and beheaded in a symbolic act of retribution by the restored monarchy of Charles II. His severed head is later displayed on a spike outside Westminster Hall.

#OTD January 30, 1912: Francis Schaeffer, American evangelical theologian, philosopher, and Presbyterian pastor, is born in Philadelphia. A key figure in 20th-century Christian thought, he founded L’Abri in Switzerland, a refuge for spiritual and intellectual seekers. His books, including The God Who Is There and How Should We Then Live?, engaged culture, philosophy, and theology, shaping modern Christian apologetics.