God's Peculiar People: Learning How to Live from Heros of the Faith

Discover the inspiring stories of four legendary Christmas hymn writers who shaped the way we celebrate the season through music! From Isaac Watts, the mind behind "Joy to the World," to Martin Luther, the reformer who brought us "Away in a Manger," these composers have left a lasting legacy. Learn how Charles Wesley, the writer of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," and William Chatterton Dix, the poet behind "What Child Is This?" crafted timeless hymns that continue to bring joy and hope every Christmas. Uncover the history, faith, and artistry that birthed these beloved carols. 🎶 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share for more inspiring Christmas content! Thank you for watching! Bible Resources - https://antonthemove.etsy.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/godspeculiarpeoplepodcast/ Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6hjeyil1idKDTWOyUp6D0i Amazon Affiliate Links to some of my favorite Bible study resources - As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. SAKURA PIGMA MICRON 05 FINELINER PEN - https://amzn.to/3Z3lAcf Thru the Bible Commentary - https://amzn.to/3yXQKHa The Bible Promise Book - https://amzn.to/3Z3mt4f KJV Bible - https://amzn.to/3XkjiUK

John Wycliffe (also spelled Wyclif, Wickliffe, and other variants; c. 1328 – 31 December 1384) was an English scholastic philosopher, theologian, biblical translator, reformer, Catholic priest, and a seminary professor at the University of Oxford. He became an influential dissident within the Catholic priesthood during the 14th century and is considered an important predecessor to Protestantism. Wycliffe questioned the privileged status of the clergy, who had bolstered their powerful role in England, and advocated radical poverty of the clergy. Wycliffe has been characterized as the "evening star" of scholasticism and as the morning star of the English Reformation. Wycliffe advocated the translation of the Bible into the common vernacular. According to tradition, Wycliffe is said to have completed a translation direct from the Vulgate into Middle English – a version now known as Wycliffe's Bible. He may have personally translated the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, but it is possible he initially translated the entire New Testament Early Version. It is assumed that his associates translated the Old Testament and revised the Late Version. Wycliffe's Bible appears to have been completed prior to 1384 with additional updated versions being done by Wycliffe's assistant John Purvey, and others, in 1388 and 1395. More recently, historians of the Wycliffite movement have suggested that Wycliffe had at most a minor role in the actual translation or contributed ad hoc passages taken from his English theological writings, with some, building on the earlier theories of Francis Aidan Gasquet, going as far as to suggest he had no role in the translations other than the translation projects perhaps being inspired, at least partially, by Wycliffe's biblicism at Oxford, but otherwise being orthodox Catholic translations later co-opted by his followers. (Text taken from Wikipedia) Links Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Etsy Store⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for Bible studies and aids! ⁠⁠⁠Follow along on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Drop me a line at - [email protected] Article about Alfred the Great Wycliffe’s theology Book Referenced in the podcast Wycliffe in Tracts and Treatises of John de Wycliffe, with Selections and Translation from his Manuscripts, and Latin Works

This week we begin a series focused on the men and events that had a hand in translating the Bible into English. Note from "The Bible and Its History: the Manuscript Literature, Translation, and Early Printing of the Sacred Volume" "Here is a book, written by upwards of thirty different individuals, occupying different positions in society, living in different ages of the world (some of them nearly 1600 years apart), natives of different countries, speaking and writing different languages, and yet-all proposing the same object, all contributing to the same truths, all revealing the same Saviour! What can possibly be more rational than the conclusion, that herein is, indeed, the work of the omniscient and ever-blessed God?" Note about Robert Stephanus Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Etsy Store⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for Bible studies and aids! ⁠⁠⁠Follow along on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Drop me a line at - [email protected]

After being arrested in Jerusalem, Paul was taken to Caesarea where he remained for two years awaiting trial. He was then sent to Rome as a prisoner, traveling by sea with other prisoners and a Roman guard. The journey was perilous and difficult, with the ship encountering a severe storm and eventually running aground on the island of Malta. Despite these challenges, Paul continued to share the gospel with those around him, even converting some of his fellow prisoners and guards. Once in Rome, Paul was placed under house arrest for two more years, but he continued to preach and write letters to the churches he had established. Despite his chains, Paul's faith and dedication to spreading the gospel remained strong. Eric Fair Project Thessalonica Visit the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Etsy Store⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠for Bible studies and aids! ⁠⁠⁠Follow along on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Drop me a line at - [email protected]