It Is Written Weekly Program

The most basic principle of the Protestant Reformation was the supreme authority of the Bible. And although William Miller and his followers were met with a great disappointment in 1844, God used them to put in place a global initiative to finish the Reformation. Join John Bradshaw on location in New England and learn about God’s last day movement.

With America’s achievement of independence from Great Britain in 1783, a series of events opened the way for an even clearer understanding of the Bible, and in particular, Bible prophecy. William Miller would be thrust into national spotlight for his study of prophecy and would begin a major shift in Christianity. Join John Bradshaw on location in New England and discover how William Miller’s study of Bible prophecy shook the world.

Eventually the Protestant Reformation would drive the Puritans to not only separate themselves from the church by doctrine, but also by distance. The Pilgrims headed for the new world where freedom of conscience would take hold in a way not seen in any other civil experiment in human history. Join John Bradshaw on location in New England and discover how the Puritans shaped the cornerstones of the American experience and of the final stages of the Protestant Reformation.

As the Protest Reformation swept across Europe, it did not go unanswered by the Catholic Church it was opposing. The counter reformation, a strategy to press back against the advances of the Protestant Reformation, and the Jesuits would be a significant part of taking back influence that the church had lost. Join John Bradshaw on location in Europe and be encouraged by the faith of the Reformers in the face of fierce opposition.

In Wittenberg, Germany, on October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the castle church, and launched the movement known to history as the Protestant Reformation. The supremacy of the Bible, and the glorious truth of justification by faith in Jesus—Luther’s two great passions—would light a fire for the gospel that changed the world. Millions of searching hearts would find the grace and peace that had inspired this courageous monk who dared to stand alone. Join John Bradshaw on location in Germany and follow in the footsteps of Martin Luther.

When the Protestant Reformation challenged the authority of the established church 500 years ago, it took on what had become the most powerful institution in the history of Western civilization. So how did the church become so powerful? Join John Bradshaw on location in Rome and learn how the Church of Rome rose to power, and how the Reformation changed it all.

In rural England, a monument stands to one of the great heroes of the Reformation. He grew up far from the center of attention, but history remembers him as one of the giants. While others preached or developed doctrines, this man poured himself into translating and printing. His legacy? The Bible. Join John Bradshaw on location in England and explore the life of William Tyndale, the man who translated the Bible into English.

All around the world on March 17 every year, people celebrate him, without really knowing much about him. While St. Patrick is known globally, few people understand that he was an enormously influential missionary who brought faith in Christ to the pagans of Ireland. So how did this small town man become a global icon? And how is he connected to the Reformation? Join John Bradshaw on location in Ireland and discover the truth about Saint Patrick.

In 1517, on October the 31, a priest in a small town in Germany changed western civilization forever. As Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the Castle Church door, the Protestant Reformation began. Five hundred years later, is the Reformation over? Or is there still work to be done? Join John Bradshaw on location across Europe in the opening program of It Is Written’s 500 series.

Peter was a wealthy tailor who lived in 12th century France. By all accounts he wasn't a very religious man early in his life, but when he became a Christian his life took a very dangerous course. Don't miss "Hidden Heroes", this week's episode, part of the "After Darkness, Light" series.

Business ethics is the process of deciding what is right and wrong when we go about our activities in the marketplace. What does the Bible have to say about business ethics? Join John Bradshaw and business professor Dr. Michael Cafferky and learn just how Jesus expects His followers to do business.

Jesus tells a remarkable story in Luke 18 of two men who have come to the temple to pray. One of them is a Pharisee, respected by society and a man of influence, and the other a tax collector, despised by the Jews for being an agent of the Romans. Join John Bradshaw in another episode of the "Lessons for All Time" series, The Pharisee and the Tax Collector.

God’s interest in what goes on here on planet earth was not fleeting. He is intimately concerned with what is happening in your life and in mine. As an outpouring of His love for us, Jesus came to this earth, to show us how to experience a more abundant life. You will discover in this presentation by Dr. David DeRose and John Bradshaw, that a truly abundant life is found in a life of divinely guided balance.

It’s the spiritual capital of India, and it’s an important intellectual and theological center. And for more than a billion Hindus, if you want to live for eternity, no place matters more than Varanasi. The question that motivates them is the same question that speaks to every human heart: what is the afterlife? And how do you get there? Join John Bradshaw on location in India and learn what the Bible says about the afterlife.

The Bible speaks about money, about finances, more than it does about any other single subject. This tells us that money management is important in the sight of God. So what can we learn from the Bible? Join John Bradshaw and finance specialist Ed Reid as they go over important financial principles from Scripture.