This short biography lays out the life of one of history’s most important church fathers — the Egyptian saint, Athanasius of Alexandria. Learn the backstory of the man who earned the moniker, “Athanasius Against the World.”

From within the fold of the church, it can be easy to take the true power of the gospel for granted. Writing in the 3rd century, Athanasius of Alexandria reflects on how he has witness the gospel transform entire people groups, moving them to lay down their weapons and seek peace.

How was God simultaneously present in Heaven and on earth, as a man? Wasn’t His holiness defiled by the human experience? Athanasius discusses these, and other questions, surrounding the incarnation of Christ.

At Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Jesus and the dawn of salvation. But have you ever considered why it had to happen exactly the way it did — why God had to become a human? Ancient church father, Athanasius, offers unique insights on why Christmas had to happen precisely the way it did. We guarantee you haven’t heard it explained this way before…

Man, who was created in God’s image and in his possession of reason reflected the very Word Himself, was disappearing, and the work of God was being undone. The law of death, which followed from the Transgression, prevailed upon us, and from it there was no escape…