Purity and Truth

Overview of Church History Part 3: 1800-2000 Session 1

 Session 1 “Freedom’s Turmoil” Historical background to 1800s: Decline of religion, common sense, French Revolution, the Great Awakenings, War of 1812, the birth of Canada, rise of nationalism and political freedom. Please note, the syllabus for this third series can be downloaded at http://www.purityandtruth.com/events/

Overview of Church History Part 2:1500-1800 Session 7

 Session 7: “Jonathan Edwards and the Great Awakening”

Overview of Church History Part 2: 1500-1800 Session 6

 Session 6: “Revivalists: Whitefield and the Wesleys”

Overview of Church History Part 2: 1500-1800 Session 5

Session 5: “Puritans and the Kingdom of God on Earth”

Overview of Church History Part 2: 1500-1800 Session 4

 Session 4: “The Age of Exploration and Exploitation”

Overview of Church History Part 2: 1500-1800 Session 3

Session 3: “The English Bible and the Reformation in England”

Overview of Church History Part 2: 1500-1800 Session 2

Session 2: “John Calvin and the Reformation in Europe”

Overview of Church History Part 2: 1500-1800 Session 1

Session 1: “The Life and Times of Martin Luther”

At the end of the 15th century, the Church was in shambles, superstition and ignorance was rampant, the clergy were better known for their immorality than their knowledge of the Bible. Several attempts at reform had failed miserably. But just when things looked most bleak, lightning struck. In a few short decades, the landscape of Christianity changed forever. In this series, we will look at the Holy Spirit’s moving in the Church from 1500 AD to 1800 AD. This period is filled with men and women who make tremendous sacrifices to bring the light of God’s Word to a crumbling society and advance Christ’s Kingdom in earth-trembling ways. Their example inspires us to continue their mission to shine the glory of God into every corner of our lives.

According to one historian's estimation, more books and articles have been written about Martin Luther than anybody else besides Jesus. What made this man have such a huge impact on this world and the course of history? In this first podcast episode of my second church history series, I take a detailed look at the tumultuous life and times of Martin Luther and the bleak spiritual backdrop he was born into. Luther was a coarse and crass individual, but he found a fear bigger than the fear of man and it led to tremendous courage and conviction on his part. If you want to sample this church history series, I recommend this episode. Listen and see what explosive power there is in even one man truly understanding the glory of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Overview of Church History Part 1: AD 30-1500 Session 6

Session 6: The High point and Boniface. The Collapse. Popes in Avignon. Black Plague and Flagellants. The Hundred years war. Joan of Arc, Thomas a Kempis, and  Catherine of Sienna. The Papal Schism. John Wycliffe and John Huss

Overview of Church History Part 1: AD 30-1500 Session 5

Session 5:  Crusades and the Changing times. The Scolastic Universities. Anselm, Peter Abelard, and Thomas Aquinas. The high point of papal power, Innocent III. Excommunication and the interdict. The Mendicant Friars. Failures of the golden age. Heresies and the Inquisition. The Rise of Nationalism and wealth of the middle class.