episode-header-image

Feb 2021

5 m

Augustine: Bishop

LIGONIER MINISTRIES

About this episode

Augustine was installed as bishop of Hippo Regius when he was 41 years old, and he held this position until his dying day. On this episode of 5 Minutes in Church History, Dr. Stephen Nichols offers a glimpse into what comprised Augustine's service and ministry.

Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/augustine-bishop/

A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/donate/

Up next

Charles Hodge: What Is Systematic Theology?

What is systematic theology? Today, Stephen Nichols delves into Charles Hodge’s definition of theology as a science, reflecting on how Hodge arranged biblical truths in a harmonious system while emphasizing the necessity of the Holy Spirit. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.o ... Show More

3 Sermons on the Hallelujah Chorus

John Newton preached three sermons on the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah. Today, Stephen Nichols explores how Newton used these sermons to remind believers that Christ reigns as King of kings and calls all people to repent and believe the gospel. <p>Read the transcript: ... Show More

Charles Jennens' Libretto

Though few know his name, many know his work. Today, Stephen Nichols introduces Charles Jennens, who compiled the biblical texts for Handel's Messiah to proclaim Christ's glory and defend the truth against deism. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/5-minutes-in-chu ... Show More

Recommended Episodes

The Redemption Accomplished by Christ

Jesus set out to save His people, and He accomplished this mission perfectly and effectively. In this episode, R.C. Sproul explains how the biblical doctrine of definite atonement manifests the unfailing purposes of God. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: ... Show More

Lust: The Case of Joseph

<p>Joseph’s career was going along fairly well. He’d risen from servanthood to becoming, in a sense, the Chief Operating Officer of a huge estate. And then sex came. He wasn’t even looking for it, but it came at him.</p> <p>Things may be going very well for you, but sex will come ... Show More

The Goal of the Christian Life

What is the goal of the Christian life? Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that our aim as believers isn’t to pursue spirituality or piety, but something greater. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-goal-of-the-christian-life A donor-suppor ... Show More

St. Theodore the Studite

<p>St. Theodore heroically defended the role of icons in Church. Dr. Elizabeth Klein sets the stage for the second iconoclasm controversy and fleshes out what is at stake is not just art but a proper understanding of Jesus’ incarnation.</p> <p><p> </p><p>See the work of <a h ... Show More

St. Francis of Assisi on Telling a Saintly Story

<p>Dr. Tim Gray and Paul McCusker talk about the incredible Saint Francis of Assisi as portrayed in the Augustine Institute Audio Drama. This massive figure of the Church spread the Gospel with incredible power and grace throughout the 13th century.</p><p><br /></p><p>Watch Catho ... Show More

<p>Join Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Elizabeth Klein as they discuss St. Augustine's relationship with the Augustine Institute.</p> <p><p> </p><p>See the work of <a href="https://www.jrsusa.org/augustine">Jesuit Refugee Service</a></p><p>Watch Catholic Saints and other great content ... Show More

The Legacy of a Godly Life

Bill never ministered to large churches or spoke at conferences. But he touched lives by remaining the same constant Christian year after year. Today, Sinclair Ferguson thanks God for one of the godliest men he has ever known. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/th ... Show More

Led by the Holy Spirit

How many times have you heard a Christian say, "The Holy Spirit led me to do this"? In this episode, R.C. Sproul identifies the primary way in which the Spirit leads the people of God. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.ligonier.org/1529/ultim ... Show More

Listen to millions of songs and podcasts on Anghami