Christianity in America
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It may be surprising to note the timeline of the First Great Awakening. After all, why would the First Great Awakening be necessary on the heels of the rich theology and robust Christian living we saw from the Puritans? In this lesson, Dr. Nichols examines the primary contributing factors that led to the decline of early American Christianity and the need for revival.
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Stephen Nichols
Dr. Stephen J. Nichols is president of Reformation Bible College, chief academic officer for Ligonier Ministries, and a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow. He is featured teacher for several Ligonier teaching series, including Christianity and Liberalism. He is author of many books, including Bible Basics, R.C. Sproul: A Life, and 5 Minutes in Church History. Dr. Nichols is host of the podcasts 5 Minutes in Church History and Open Book.
