Exploring Church History Perspectives & Kingdom Redemption
Delve into the rich tapestry of Church history, from Biblical foundations to strategic modern views. Discover key turning points, diverse historical epochs, and the two structures of God's redemptive mission. Gain insights on foundational tasks in God's Kingdom and the significance of memorial stones.
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INTRO TO CHURCH HISTORY SESSION #2 1/09/2020 The Moody Bible Institute Rich McLaughlin, PhD
CONCEPTUALLY Memorial; Memory
PERSPECTIVES ON THE WORLD CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT Biblical, Historical, Cultural, Strategic
BIBLICALLY Various passages are possible
Person of God WEEKLY PROCESSING Who? Person in History What? Turning Point Scripture applied in the Present Praise from the Past Prayer for the Future
PERSPECTIVES ON THE WORLD CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT Biblical, Historical, Cultural, Strategic
THE KINGDOM STRIKES BACK: TEN EPOCHS OF REDEMPTIVE HISTORY
THE KINGDOM STRIKES BACK: TEN EPOCHS OF REDEMPTIVE HISTORY The 2nd Half 0-2000 AD (5 epochs) Romans, Barbarians, Vikings, Saracens (Muslims), Ends of the the Earth
Dates & Memorial Stones related to our 7 Turning Points
THE TWO STRUCTURES OF GOD S REDEMPTIVE MISSION Sodality & Modality Dr. Ralph Winter (article on our landing page)
Understanding Foundational & United Tasks in God s Kingdom Dr. Ralph Winter s Perspective Course Terms Ephesians 4:11-13 Applications Evangelism Sodality Missions Band Monastery Apostles Prophets Evangelists Missionaries Church Planters Evangelists Discipleship Modality Synagogue Diocese Pastors Teachers Prophets Shepherds Teachers Small Group Leaders Sunday School Class Workers
MARK NOLL DISTINGUISHED PROF. 7 of 13 chapters
Person of God WEEKLY PROCESSING Who? Person in History What? Turning Point Scripture applied in the Present Praise from the Past Prayer for the Future
TURNING POINT Fall of Jerusalem
WHAT? ROMAN VICTORY & JEWISH DEFEAT
WHY? Application Principle: God is always doing 10,000 things in your life, and you may be aware of three of them. John Piper https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/god-is-always-doing-10000-things-in-your-life
WHY? WITNESS Biblical Hypothesis (in part): Acts 1:8; Acts 8:1 It took persecution to fulfill Acts 1:8.
Person of God WEEKLY PROCESSING Who? Person in History What? Turning Point Scripture applied in the Present Praise from the Past Prayer for the Future
WHO AM I? EXERCISE Self-test Please read Exercise Book pages 13-20 counting how many people you know (early course personal marker).
WHO AM I? BREAKOUT EXERCISE Which of the 40 did you know? Among the 40, which stood out to you as new names from church history? Why?
HOW DID THIS ERA VALUE GOD S WORD? Biblical/Historcal Integration
HOW DID THIS ERA VALUE GOD S WORD? As Bible is written, first century church addresses biblical & historical perspectives simultaneously.
7 NEW TESTAMENT WRITERS New Testament echoed emphasis on the Word of God. Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul, James, and Peter
MATT 4: 4, 7, 10; 5: 18 New Testament writer: Matthew
MARK 4:15 New Testament writer: Mark
LUKE 21:33; 24:44-49 New Testament writer: Luke
JOHN 21:25 New Testament writer: John
ACTS 13:27; ACTS 17:11 New Testament writer: Luke
ROM 10:17; 12:1-2; 15:3-4 New Testament writer: Paul
2 COR 10:3-5 New Testament writer: Paul
EPH 6:12 New Testament writer: Paul
COL 3:16 New Testament writer: Paul
2 TIM 3:16-17 New Testament writer: Paul
JAMES 1:22 New Testament writer: James
1 PETER 1:25 New Testament writer: Peter
2 PETER 1:21 New Testament writer: Peter
REV 3:7-8; REV 22:19 New Testament writer: John
1) INTRODUCTIONS - THANKS! 2) 1/16 DR. ARMSTRONG 3) QUESTIONS? General Class Items
