September 22 – 1692 = Martha Corey, member in good standing of the church, executed at Salem Witch Trials;; Exodus 20:16 “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” The Salem Witch Trials are a sad episode in church history, and it is... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
September 21 – 1567 = Carnesecchi condemned to death in Inquisition. “A glance at the Italian Inquisition: sketch of Pietro Carnesecchi pgs.40-82 1 Peter 4:16 “Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
September 20 – 1838 = Marie Rafaravavy flees Madagascar to England Isaiah 8:10 “Take counsel together, but it will come to nothing. Speak a word, but it will not stand. For God is with us.” On September 20, 1838 Maria Rafaravavy leads her four... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
September 19 – 1729 = Adopting Act passed unanimously Ephesians 4:13 “until we all attain the unity of the true faith, and the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure and stature of the fullness of Christ.” One of the... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
September 18 – 1905 Death of George MacDonald George MacDonald was a Scottish minister, whose theology is a little off, but is better known for his communication of great spiritual truths through his beautiful works of fiction and fantasy. ... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
September 17 – 1575 = Death of Henry Bullinger 2 Kings 2:15 “Now when the sons of the prophets, who were at Jericho saw them opposite them, they said, “The Spirit of Elijah rests upon Elisha”. And they came to meet him and bowed to the ground... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
September 16 – Pilgrims depart for America from Plymouth 2 Corinthians 5:11 “Therefore knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade others. But what we are is known to God, and I hope it is known also to your conscience.” Persecution in England... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
September 15 – 1553 = Jan ALasko and his congregation depart England and are often refused safe harbor 3 John 5 “Beloved, it is a faithful thing you do in all you efforts for these brothers, strangers as they are.” Jan Laski (or John A’Lasko)... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
September 14 – 1525 = Trial of John de Bakker, first martyr of Reformation in Holland. 1 Corinthians 15:55 “O death where is your victory? O death where is your sting?” John de Bakker is the first martyr of the Reformation in Holland. He was... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
September 13 – 1565 Farel dies = 1565 Acts 11:25 “So Baranabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul.” Guillermo Farel died on September 13, 1565. Farel was an early convert to the Reformation and preached it far and wide. He was chased out of... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]