17 Sardis-Church Age

This is message 17 in The Seven Churches of Revelation. Revelation 3:1-6 During the Middle Ages, known as the Dark Ages due to the dominance of the Roman Catholic Church and a lack of widespread Christian enlightenment, the Renaissance sparked renewed interest in scripture following the influx of Greek literature and preserved Bible texts into Europe. This period saw the rise of the Protestant Reformation, initiated by Martin Luther's 95 Theses in 1517, which challenged the Catholic Church's teachings and emphasized scripture as the sole authority. Influential figures like John Calvin expanded on these ideas, while the Anabaptists advocated for a complete separation of church and state, emphasizing adult baptism and the priesthood of all believers. Despite severe persecution, these movements laid the groundwork for religious diversity and freedom, exemplified by leaders like Menno Simons, John Bunyan, and Roger Williams, who promoted religious freedom and influenced various Christian denominations and movements. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc