Chapter 8 – Martin and the Scary Staircase
Martin Luther was studying to be a priest, but he struggled with doubts about his life as a Christian. When he discovered the power of prayer, it began to change…
Chapter 7 – Martin Luther as a Young Man
Martin Luther pulled his black-hooded cape down around his shoulders to keep out the rain. Lightning flashed all around him as he dodged this way and that, trying to avoid…
Chapter 6 – Huss and Jerome
John Huss was born into a poor family in the old country of Bohemia in 1369. While he was still young, his father died. This made it difficult for the…
Chapter 5 – John Wycliffe
John Wycliffe was one of the most intelligent and daring reformers of the church during medieval times. His birth on New Year’s Eve in 1330 seemed quite ordinary, and no…
Chapter 4 – The Waldenses
The story of the Waldenses is one of the saddest and yet most remarkable stories in all of history. It is about a group of people who were willing to…
Chapter 3 – Church of the Dark Ages
During the centuries since the time of Jesus, the Christian church has changed so much. In the beginning, the church was pure, humble, and willing to go anywhere and make…
Chapter 2 – Satan Tries to Stamp Out the Christian Church
Following the death of Jesus, His followers boldly preached the message of His death, resurrection, and second coming. Most were not educated and few had money, but they became powerful…
Chapter 1 – Jerusalem Will Be Destroyed
Jerusalem was an astounding city. It was called the City of David and Mount Zion in its earliest days after David made it the capital of Israel. In Jesus’ day,…
Chapter 39 – God Leads His Church to Success
Years have come and gone since Jesus went back to heaven. When Jesus gave His church power on the day of Pentecost to spread the gospel to the world, they…
Chapter 38 – John Receives a Heavenly Vision
While John was a prisoner on the Isle of Patmos, he had many visions and dreams about things to come. One of his most impressive visions was a scene of…