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Church History· May 18, 2026

The Historical Background and Early Development of the Brethren Movement around John Nelson Darby

In the previous article, we explored the theological pillars of dispensationalism. However, a doctrine can rarely be understood solely through its statements; it is just as revealing to ask when, where, and for what reasons it emerged. This article is therefore dedicated to the historical background and the early development of the Plymouth Brethren movement around John Nelson Darby.

Theology· May 13, 2026

The Theology of Dispensationalism

"Dispensationalism is an influential theological system developed in the early 19th century by the Irish preacher John Nelson Darby. Many theological doctrines that still have a social and political influence today trace back to this system, meaning that a good understanding of dispensationalism also helps in understanding some contemporary phenomena. Therefore, in the following article, we want to first address the basic theological concepts of this system, and in the upcoming articles, look at its history.

Spiritual Life· May 2, 2026

A christian way of using your time

Smartphones shape our daily lives like almost no other invention. They open up new possibilities, yet at the same time consume an enormous amount of our time. Given that the global average daily screen time exceeds six hours, the question arises as to whether we are still using our God-given time responsibly. Against this backdrop, Paul’s exhortation in Ephesians 5:15–16 takes on new relevance. We will examine this text in the following.

Church History· May 27, 2025

The Divinity of Jesus Before Nicaea – Evidence from the Writings of the Early Church

Das Konzil von Nicäa, welches im Jahr 325 n. Chr. stattfand, ist von viel Kontroverse umringt. Manche glauben, dass dort die Bücher der Bibel – also der Kanon – entschieden wurden (obwohl das Konzil damit nichts zu tun hatte). Die Frage nach der Gottheit Jesu war jedoch eng mit diesem Konzil verknüpft und  hielt letztendlich fest, dass Jesus wahrer Gott ist. Aber heißt das, dass diese christliche Lehre dort erst erfunden wurde? Oder glaubten Christen schon vorher daran, dass Jesus Gott ist?