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Today on the Almanac, we remember Ashbel Green Simonton and the arrival of the Presbyterians in Brazil.

כול - [Solomon said,] “But will God indeed dwell on the earth? Behold, heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain you; how much less this house that I have built!" 1 KINGS 8:27

Today on the Almanac, we remember the father of American church music.

Welcome to Christianity on Trial, where the claims of Christianity are examined and judged by the rules of evidence as used in the court of law. Your host, Dr. John Warwick Montgomery, is a lawyer, a theologian, an author, and an accomplished defender of biblical Christianity. He is no stranger to the rules of evidence or the courtroom. So with our skeptical world for the prosecution and Dr. John Warwick Montgomery for the defense, stay with us as we listen in on Christianity on Trial.

Dr. Paulson and Caleb continue to outline Luther’s response to Erasmus.

Caleb and Scott talk about article 16 of the Augsburg Confession.

Today on the Almanac, we remember the fantastical story of St. Lawrence on his feast day.

חכמה - And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding beyond measure, and breadth of mind like the sand on the seashore, so that Solomon's wisdom surpassed the wisdom of all the people of the east and all the wisdom of Egypt. 1 KINGS 4:29–30

David is back on the run.

Today on the Almanac, we go to the mailbag to answer a question about the most important event in church history.

לב שׁמע - [Solomon said,] “Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil, for who is able to govern this your great people?” 1 KINGS 3:9

Breaking Your Rules — In this episode, we continue our reading and conversation about Dr. Steven Paulson’s breakdown of Martin Luther’s explanation of the two kingdoms. Marriage, children, preaching, serving our neighbor, and standing up to evil.