The Bristow Beacon: A Blog of the Bristow Institute of Theology

Steven Ilchishin 10/29/21 Steven Ilchishin 10/29/21

The Pilgrim's Progress

The Pilgrim's Progress is full of vibrant and meaningful imagery, as well as a creative force that pushes the reader to contemplate the Christian life.

Steven Ilchishin 9/29/21 Steven Ilchishin 9/29/21

The Importance of Trinitarian Theology (Part 3)

In Part 3, we look at two common objections to the Biblical doctrine of the Trinity.

Bristow Institute Staff 9/28/21 Bristow Institute Staff 9/28/21

The Apostles' Creed: A Brief Overview

To be a Christian is to be one who believes and what we believe matters. To that end, the Apostles' Creed is a succinct list of fundamental Christian beliefs.

Steven Ilchishin 9/17/21 Steven Ilchishin 9/17/21

The Importance of Trinitarian Theology (Part 2)

Bristow Institute Staff 9/17/21 Bristow Institute Staff 9/17/21

Calvin on the Death of Augustin Courault

A letter from John Calvin to William Farel, Protestant reformer and founder of the Reformed Church in Neuchâtel, Geneva, reacting to the death of Augustin Courault.

Steven Ilchishin 9/10/21 Steven Ilchishin 9/10/21

The Importance of Trinitarian Theology (Part 1)

The Trinity is central to the Christian life and its evolution.

Bristow Institute Staff 9/3/21 Bristow Institute Staff 9/3/21

Martin Luther on the Sacrament of Communion

These short excerpts are from Luther's first extended statement of his view of the Lord's Supper as reproduced in the Works of Martin Luther (Volume II).

Bristow Institute Staff 8/6/21 Bristow Institute Staff 8/6/21

Theology with the Reformers

A look at the cultural and religious context and setting in which the Protestant Reformation took place.