In this video, Dr. Rast describes the development of Christian denominations as people migrated from Europe to America.
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In this video, Dr. Rast discusses the decline of fundamentalism and its later re-emergence as neo-evangelicalism.
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In this video, Dr. Rast discusses church bodies that refute the use of creeds, demonstrating the futility of this position even among non-creedal groups.
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In this video, Dr. Rast provides a brief overview of the three ecumenical creeds, the Apostles Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the Athanasian Creed, discussing their origin and purpose.
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In this video, Dr. Rast discusses the origins and beliefs of the Radical Reformation, including the Mennonites, the Amish, and the Quakers.
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In this video, Dr. Rast discusses Martin Luther's influence on the Baptist, Episcopal, and Presbyterian Churches.
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In this video, Dr. Rast traces the roots of the Presbyterian Church back to England, examines its polity, and discusses the doctrinal variation within the different branches of Presbyterianism.
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In this video, Dr. Rast examines the history, polity, and ritual in the Church of England which would become the Episcopal Church in the United States.
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In this video, Dr. Rast discusses the emergence of the Baptist Movement in England, its spread to the United States, and its distinguishing doctrines.
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In this video, Dr. Rast discusses the Council of Trent, where the Roman Catholic Church formally addressed Martin Luther's assertions of error within Catholic doctrine and practice.
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