June 13 -1586 = Synod at Herborn Olevianus Acts 8:1 “And Saul approved of his execution. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout all the regions of Judea and Samaria,... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
June 12 – 1643 = Parliament calls the Westminster Assembly into existence originally 150 names. 2 Kings 23:1 “The king sent and all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem were gathered to him.” June 12, 1643 Parliament called together the... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
June 11 – 1936 = Formation of the OPC Acts 13:48 “And when the Gentiles heard this they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed.” On June 11, 1936, the Orthodox Presbyterian... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
June 10 – 1529 = A rider rides between the Protestant and Catholic cantons begging for peace. It works. Judges 6:23 “But the LORD said to him, “Peace be with you, do not fear, you shall not die.” On the morning of June 10,... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
June 9 – 1572 = Jeanne D’Albret dies with her bible at her side from illness. Psalm 23:4 “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for you are with me, your rod and your staff comfort me.” Jeanne... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
June 8 – 1688 = Seven bishops refuse to accept Arbitary Indulgence from King James II against English Law are arrested, later found not guilty. Daniel 3:17 “And if this be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
June 7 – 1649 = Both preach before Parliament then Thomas Goodwin made President of Magdalen College, Oxford, and John Owen made dean of Christ Church 1 Corinthians 12:28 “And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets,... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
June 6 – 1762 = Augustus Toplady ordained a minister of the gospel. 1 Corinthians 10:4 “And that rock was Christ” On June 6, 1762, Augustus Toplady was ordained in the Anglican church. Toplady was a staunch Calvinist in the church at a time... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
June 5 – 1559 = Academy of Geneva opens / ALSO L’Abri opens = 1955 2 Timothy 2:15 “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (KJV) June 5, 1559 is the date that... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
June 4 – 1931 = Carl McIntire ordained Presbyterian pastor. Luke 6:39 “He also told them a parable, ‘Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit’?” Carl McIntire was dedicated to the Bible. He attended Princeton Seminary,... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
