Christian Focus

Redemption

The Church in Ancient Times

Luke H. Davis

The ancient Church braved persecution, death, debate, and mystery on behalf of generations to come. From the Apostle Peter at Pentecost in Jerusalem to St. Patrick on the shores of Ireland in the year 432, they who found their way over many years by the light that God shined forth for them.

Reform

The Church at the Birth of Protestantism

Luke H. Davis

Throughout the Christian lands of Europe, there was darkness. For many years, the clarity of God’s grace given through Jesus Christ had dimmed. But in those dark times, light dawned. Brave individuals challenged long–held teachings that had drifted from Scripture. Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Thomas Cranmer led movements of reformation in their nations, calling their followers to the clear teaching of the Bible, to Christ, to faith, to grace, to live to the glory of God. 

Reign

The Church in the Middle Ages

Luke H. Davis

During the Middle Ages the Church laboured to build a community of faith. This was a Church that wanted to secure freedom and proclaim the gospel. When that Church fell into corruption it undertook its own reform. And through their story we find hope in the God who loves His Church as we seek to live in His name.

Renewal

The Church That Expands Outward

Luke H. Davis

The Reformation had redrawn the map of the Christian world. Now the Church sought to take the hope of the Gospel where it had not been before. The nearly three centuries covered in this volume give us a picture of the incredible energy and expansion of the Church throughout the world.

Resolve

The Church That Endures Onward

Luke H. Davis

This fifth and final book in the Risen Hope series will introduce you to Christians from 1890 to today. Whether they seek to make new followers of Jesus, combat evil and injustice, defend the truth of the Bible, or endure intense persecution, these men and women exhibit a faith of deep resolve.

Risen Hope Box Set

The Church Throughout History

Luke H. Davis

All five books in the Risen Hope series together in an attractive box set: narrative–driven, engaging church history for young teens. Meet some of the people who God used to shape His Church and see how He has been at work throughout history.

Tough Issues, True Hope

A Concise Journey through Christian Ethics

Luke H. Davis

Luke Davis takes us on a journey through some of the big questions in the arena of Christian ethics, highlighting why our ideas matter. He helps us to have a firm grasp of what the issue is, what God’s Word has to say about it, and what practical impact that has on our lives.

Christian Heroes

Just Like You

Catherine MacKenzie

An insightful tour of many key figures in church history, this little book helps others to see just how God worked through those He chose to face critical moments. Catherine expertly weaves together the magnificence and flaws of these individuals, helping young people see that God indeed works through fallen yet hopeful believers, as He can through each of us today.

Why Reading Church History Will Make You Love God More

29 March 2024

Once when I was much younger, our family was vacationing in Colorado. There were all sorts of activities at the conference center in the Sangre de Cristo range where we stayed, but one I remembered was horseback riding. Our entire family saddled up on several noble beasts and headed out for a leisurely plod over the surrounding territory. As time went by, two things became apparent.