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The Anabaptist Vision was a message preached by Harold S. Bender at Columbia University in 1943. It is a radical Christian manifesto calling Christians back to the kingdom message of Jesus Christ. As Bender explains, “The Anabaptists were concerned most of all about a true Christian life, that is, a life patterned after the teaching and example of Christ.” This is Bender’s original message, read by Dean Taylor, author of the recent best seller, A Change of Allegiance. more.

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D. Bercot. If you were able to go back to the year 100 A.D. and attend a Christian worship service, what would you experience? Would you hear a sermon? Would you sing hymns? What day of the week would it have been—and what time of day? In this unique message, Bercot takes you to the actual writings of the early Christians to provide you with a window to see for yourself what their weekly services were like.
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D. Bercot. The rapid spread of Christianity in the first three centuries amazes both Christian and secular historians. In less than 300 years, Christianity spread from Jerusalem to virtually every country in the civilized world. Yet, Christians did this without the aid of wealth, military force, or social status. Moreover, they did it without compromising the Gospel. What was their secret? What methods did they use to spread the Gospel? ... more.
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D. Bercot. In the 1990’s, David Bercot used to travel and lecture on the topic of “The Spirit of Early Christianity.” Now Bercot has revisited that subject and prepared a new message on that same topic—incorporating much of his original material, supplemented by what he has learned over the past eighteen years.

There were distinguishing characteristics of Christianity when it was still young. However, many of those earmarks have been lost over the centuries. But it is not too late to recover them!
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D. Bercot. The Book of Acts ends with Paul’s first imprisonment in Rome. But what happened after that? What eventually became of Paul? What about Peter, John and the rest of the apostles? How far did Christianity spread in the 1st and 2nd centuries? Who led the church after the apostles died? What challenges did the new church face?

Happily, we don’t have to guess about such matters. The historical record of the 2nd century sheds considerable light on what happened during the 1st century after the Book of Acts was written. This message covers the period from A.D. 30 to the middle of the 2nd century.
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In this CD, Bercot discusses the history of Judea from the time of Nehemiah up through the birth of Christ and the reign of Herod. He goes into detail about the Jewish revolt under the Greek ruler, Antiochus IV, and the eventual establishment of an independent Judea. Among other things, he discusses the origin of the Septuagint, the history of the Pharisees and Sadducees prior to Christ, and how the Romans came to rule over the Jews.
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There were distinguishing characteristics of Christianity when it was still young. However, many of which earmarks have been lost over the centuries. But it is not too late to recover them!
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"The Error of Imputed Righteousness" and
"How Should Christians Dress"

In this CD, David Bercot reads two of John Wesley's works: The Error of Imputed Righteousness and How Christians Should Dress. Wesley strongly opposed the teaching that Christ's blood does not actually deliver us from sin, but rather simply covers us so that we continue to live in sin. He also strongly preached that if we have truly been born again, it should be reflected in how we dress.
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"My Testimony" and "The New Birth"

In this CD, David Bercot reads two of Menno Simon's most important works: My Confession or Testimony and The New Birth. These messages are just as challenging to the modern-day believer as they were in Menno Simons' day.
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Alexander Campbell was one of the key leaders of the 19th century Restoration Movement, which sought to restore New Testament Christianity and end Christian sectarianism. In this pointed message printed in the Movement's newsletter, The Christian Baptist, Campbell speaks out against those in the Movement who, in his words, were becoming "Pharisees." A worthwhile message for all Christians to hear today.
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An audio account of the history and beliefs of the Anabaptists—from their origins during the Reformation in 16th century Europe down to the changes in the 19th century and continuing through today. Bercot not only relates history but explains what made the Anabaptists so special.
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The Waldensians were the most significant kingdom movement of the Middle Ages. They began around 1170 in the bustling medieval city of Lyon, France. Here lived a wealthy merchant named Waldesius. One day, touched by the kingdom gospel of Jesus, Waldesius gave away all of his wealth and began preaching about the kingdom of God in the streets and marketplaces. Soon, he attracted many Christian seekers and founded a movement that spread the gospel of the kingdom throughout Europe.
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D. Bercot. In the age of Constantine, the Donatists were the first ones to stand up and ask, "What does the emperor have to do with the church?" It was a question that needed to be asked, but the Donatists paid a heavy price in blood for asking it. Although by no means without their own faults, the Donatists left an enduring witness that is remembered to this day.
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In the first century, the disciple Thaddeus brought Christianity to the Persian Empire, establishing what came to be known as the Church of the East. This kingdom-minded church took Christianity to China, India, Southeast Asia, Mongolia, and even Siberia. At one time, these Christians encompassed a geographical area greater in size than that of the Roman Catholic Church. However, when these Christians refused to give Mary the title, “Mother of God,” the Catholic Church branded them as heretics and labeled them as Nestorians.
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Novatian was a learned and spiritually-minded Christian who served as a presbyter in the church at Rome in the 3rd century. However, concerned with spiritual laxity in the church, he broke from the established church and helped to plant one of the first kingdom restoration movements in church history. The Novatianist church lasted 500 years, surviving both the Great Persecution under Diocletian and the church-state hybrid begun by Constantine. Here is an account of their fascinating history.
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The Lollards grew out of the reform movement of John Wycliffe. They (not Wycliffe) translated the first Engish Bible, andthey turned 14th century England upside down with their preaching and kingdom witness. Although persecuted, they continued as an underground movement right up to the Reformation.
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The man known today as St. Patrick was one of the most effective missionaries who has ever lived. In this enthralling CD, Bercot tells the amazing story of the life of Patrick. This is not a retelling of the silly legends about Patrick that fill so many books. Rather, this is the story of the real man, based solely on Patrick’s own autobiography. Patrick was originally taken to Ireland as a captive slave. The account of his escape, more.

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D. Bercot. Most western Christians immediately recognize a picture of Jesus when they see one. His face is as familiar as that of Abraham Lincoln or George Washington. Or is it? Is it possible that the real Jesus looked nothing like the portraits of him that have become so commonplace? In this set of CDs, Bercot looks at the historical facts. No portraits or sculptures of Jesus were made in His lifetime. However, we do have paintings and sculptures of men who lived near or at the time of Jesus.

What do they tell us? What about the paintings of Jesus in the catacombs? In addition to discussing these historical sources, Bercot talks about the Shroud of Turin and whether or not it is likely to be the genuine burial cloth of Jesus.
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D. Bercot. Most western Christians immediately recognize a picture of Jesus when they see one. His face is as familiar as that of Abraham Lincoln or George Washington. Or is it? Is it possible that the real Jesus looked nothing like the portraits of him that have become so commonplace? In this set of CDs, Bercot looks at the historical facts. No portraits or sculptures of Jesus were made in His lifetime. However, we do have paintings and sculptures of men who lived near or at the time of Jesus.

What do they tell us? What about the paintings of Jesus in the catacombs? In addition to discussing these historical sources, Bercot talks about the Shroud of Turin and whether or not it is likely to be the genuine burial cloth of Jesus.
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David Bercot. The essence of Christianity is an obedient love-faith relationship with Jesus Christ. Since the days of the apostles, very few Christians have had such an obedient love-faith relationship with Jesus, as did Francis of Assisi. Born into a wealthy family in medieval Italy, Francis gave up wealth and honor for the kingdom of God. He was even disinherited by his father. However, he and his band of brothers preached the gospel of Jesus throughout Europe and set an example for all Christians on what it means to truly live by the Sermon on the Mount. Francis even preached Christ to the Muslim sultan of Egypt.

Francis’ life is not only inspiring and challenging, but it teaches us much about God’s grace and His love for all people.
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David Bercot. The essence of Christianity is an obedient love-faith relationship with Jesus Christ. Since the days of the apostles, very few Christians have had such an obedient love-faith relationship with Jesus, as did Francis of Assisi. Born into a wealthy family in medieval Italy, Francis gave up wealth and honor for the kingdom of God. He was even disinherited by his father. However, he and his band of brothers preached the gospel of Jesus throughout Europe and set an example for all Christians on what it means to truly live by the Sermon on the Mount. Francis even preached Christ to the Muslim sultan of Egypt.

Francis’ life is not only inspiring and challenging, but it teaches us much about God’s grace and His love for all people.
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D. Bercot. The Scriptures speak of the “faith which was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3). Yet, some Christians claim that the Church has the authority to further develop the faith. Did the original faith lack something? In this message, Bercot explains what the earliest Christians believed—those who had received the faith firsthand from the apostles.
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Early Christian Writings In Audio Format
Hear the early Christians speak for themselves! In this audio CD, David Bercot reads some of the stirring writings of the 2nd century Christians that describe what Christianity was like in that era.
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The Apology of Tertullian in Audio Format

There is no 2nd century work that gives the reader such a broad overview of early Christianity as Tertullian’s famous Apology—which we have made available in abridged audio format.
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D. Bercot. The Roman Catholic Church claims that Peter was the first pope. It further claims that the pope, or bishop of Rome, has been vested with primary authority over all other Christians as “Christ’s vicar on earth.” The Catholic Church also claims that the pope is infallible when defining matters of faith and morals.

But is this what Christians originally believed? Bercot quotes from Scripture and the early Christians to demonstrate that Rome’s claims have no basis.
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D. Bercot. The Eastern Orthodox Church claims that there have been seven ecumenical councils, whose decisions have the same authority as Scripture. But is this true? What really happened at these seven councils? What were their pronouncements? Who called for the convening of them?

In this message, Bercot demonstrates that the claims made about these councils are quite mythical. Not only were their decisions not inspired by God, they often directly contradicted God’s written Word.
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D. Bercot. Most people think that the theory that life on earth got here by accident is a modern view—a product of the age of science. However, as Bercot demonstrates in his message, the teaching that life on earth sprung up by accident is something that some of the ancient Greek philosophers taught centuries before the birth of Christ. It is not a theory that was born out of the age of science—but rather a relic from the age of myth. It came from the age when many people thought that humans sprang from dragon’s teeth!

This is an audio CD that we particularly recommend to home schoolers.
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D. Bercot. There were two primary heretical groups during the New Testament period: The Nicolaitans and the Gnostics. Revelation refers to the Nicolaitans, and both Paul and John allude to the Gnostics in their letters. But the New Testament tells us very little about what these groups believed and practiced.

Both of these groups grew larger once the apostles passed away, and the early Christian writings provide considerable information about both of these early heretical groups. In this CD, Bercot explains how both of these groups originated and what they believed and practiced.

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D. Bercot. Did the early Christians really meet in the catacombs? Did they hide there during persecution? Why were the catacombs built? What do the paintings on the walls of the catacombs tell us? In this audio CD, Bercot cuts through popular misinformation about the catacombs, and he answers the questions most people ask about them.
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D. Bercot. When Paul told Timothy, “Do not let a widow under sixty years old be taken into the number,” he was referring to the order of widows who ministered in the church through intercessory prayer and by visiting sick and imprisoned Christians. In this CD, Bercot discusses the ministry of widows and virgins in the early church.
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In the spring of 2006, headlines appeared across the world announcing that a new gospel had been found—the Gospel of Judas. National Geographic, who sponsored the translating of this work proclaimed: “The Gospel of Judas gives a different view of the relationship between Jesus and Judas, offering new insights into the disciple who betrayed Jesus.”

Really? The truth of the matter is that the Gospel of Judas is nothing new. In A.D. 170, Irenaeus described this Gnostic work in detail. In this message, Bercot explains what every Christian needs to know about this work and the other “newly discovered Gospels” that are making headlines today.
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The early Christian writings known as the Ante-Nicene Fathers are the most valuable aid to understanding the New Testament in its historical context. Now for only $8.95 you can have their entire writings at your disposal in PDF format. Our PDF version is complete with table of contents so that the user can quickly find any particular work. Not only that, the PDF format allows the user to quickly do word searches throughout the entire set of writings. The user can also highlight passages of interest and add his own comments. ...­ more.
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What the Early Christians Believed About The Father and the Son

From time to time, most of us have Jehovah’s Witnesses call at our doors. Perhaps you know how to box them into a corner and “win” an argument with them. But do you know of any JWs who have ever been helped by that? I doubt it. He or she remains a JW.

This CD takes an entirely different approach. It is specifically designed to give away to JWs who call at your door. But its purpose is not to win an argument. Its purpose is to help JWs come to a proper understanding of the divinity of Christ—even though they will probably remain JWs. As a former JW, I have seen that most JWs have no problem accepting the church’s historic teaching on Christ’s divinity—once it’s correctly explained to them in love. The CD comes with in-structions on how to present it to a JW. David Bercot

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