History of Christianity
Church history and Bible prophecy
Classes
Class 1: History of Christianity 1 of 5
The class covers the early history of Christianity, focusing on the emergence of false teachings and persecution. It explores the concept of the 'man of sin' from 2 Thessalonians and connects it to historical figures like Constantine, highlighting the shift from persecution to persecution of dissenters.
Class 2: History of Christianity 2 of 5
The class covers the impact of Emperor Constantine on Christianity, including his role in persecuting heretics and convening the Council of Nicaea, which established the Nicene Creed and the doctrine of the Trinity. It also discusses the rise of the Roman bishop's authority and the political influence on church doctrine during the fourth to sixth centuries.
Class 3: History of Christianity 3 of 5
The class covers the history of the papacy from the 6th to the 13th centuries, focusing on the power dynamics between the pope, the Lombards, and the Franks, and the schism between the Eastern and Western churches. It highlights the papacy's increasing political authority and the role of figures like Charlemagne and Gregory VII in shaping this authority.
Class 4: History of Christianity 4 of 5
The class covers the rise of papal power and authority, including the doctrines of indulgence and merit, and the persecution of dissenters like the Waldenses and John Wycliffe. It also examines the prophecies in Daniel 7 and Revelation 11, linking them to historical events and the persecution of early Christians.
Class 5: History of Christianity 5 of 5
The class covers the history of Christianity, focusing on the dissenters and reformers who protested against the Catholic Church, and how their actions were used by God to protect true believers. It also discusses the prophecies related to the papal power and the judgments against it, culminating in the French Revolution and the end of the papacy's temporal power.