A special thanks to Wikipedia.org for following historical information. The sermons I have chosen from Sermonaudio.com
325 – The original Nicene Creed is adopted at the First Council of Nicaea.[1]
Recommended sermon: Jesus is God: History of the Nicene Creed, by Rev. Ian Goligher [Text: John 1:1]
1862 – Congress prohibits slavery in all current and future United States territories, and President Lincoln quickly signs the legislation.
1865 – Over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, slaves in Galveston, Texas, United States, are officially informed of their freedom. The anniversary was officially celebrated in Texas and other states as Juneteenth. On June 17, 2021, Juneteenth officially became a federal holiday in the United States.
Recommended podcasts:
- The Problem with Lincoln - Interview with Dr. Thomas Dilorenzo, by Pastor Kevin Swanson
- The Impact of Washington and Lincoln, by Jim Schneider of Crosstalk America
