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 and chief academic officer for Ligonier Ministries. He is author of more than twenty books, including Beyond the 95 Theses, A Time for Confidence, and R.C. Sproul: A Life.