The Beginners Guide to Church History

The Beginners Guide to Church History
There are about 2.3 billion followers of Christianity worldwide, almost 1/3 of the world population. Throughout the centuries, Christians have made multiple contributions to human progress in the areas of benevolence (orphanages, hospitals, schools, homeless shelters), education, scientific discoveries, medicine, music, and other inventions.
Why is it important to understand church history?
- To Understand Christian beliefs
- To Learn from the Past
Chapters
0:00 - Introduction
1:20 - 1. 30-300 AD Church is Powerful & Persecuted
5:40 - 2. 300-600 AD Church is Popular
10:04 - 3. 600-1000 AD The Church Divides
12:09 - 4. 1000-1500 AD Church’s Dark Days
16:56 - 5. 1500 - 1600 AD Church Reforms
21:05 - 6. 1600-Present AD Modern Church
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[@user-cm1ic7cc6z]

Hi Pastor Vlad would you address the TB Joshua issue? In an old video, you said something like its good for our kids to watch TB Joshua all day and he has been a big influence on your ministry though he did some shocking, unbiblical things and also the unbiblical TB Joshua 'anointing' water that you used in the past. Thank you and God Bless.

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[@emelebali2184]

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[@dawntrudeau]

I’m a cradle Catholic and for a few years (since I started to read the Bible) I’ve been questioning so much of the Church’s teaching. Thank you for this. Blessings.

[@Christs_Cowpoke]

I’m a Protestant who in my adulthood converted to Catholicism. This gentleman leaves out a few things regarding the early church. It was very Catholic. Do not turn from the faith that has been given to you. May God bless you

[@SoulOnFire700]

For it is by free grace (God’s unmerited favor) that you are saved (delivered from judgment and made partakers of Christ’s salvation) through [your] faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [of your own doing, it came not through your own striving], but it is the gift of God; Not because of works [not the fulfillment of the Law’s demands], lest any man should boast. [It is not the result of what anyone can possibly do, so no one can pride himself in it or take glory to himself.] For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live]. Ephesians 2:8-10 ✝️💖🌍

[@roses993]

​@@Christs_Cowpokelet her question catholic faith. After all, Jesus nor the disciples agree with catholism. No one is perfect (not even pope) but only Jesus. Jesus nor the disciples nor anyone in the Bible did or told us to pray to dead people or ask for intercession read 1 Timothy 2:5. Jesus prevented people from exalting his human mother mary. There is zero support for rosary, etc. Only God can forgive sins. Only faith Jesus Christ provides salvation. PLEASE READ YOUR BIBLE

[@roses993]

Dawntrudeu. Read your Bible, pray to God with a sincere heart. He will show you what's right. And you will see that the gospel is so much more simple than man and fallible humans want it to be. Jesus is the only way to heaven. And only mediator. Read 1 Timothy 2:5 He never nor anyone in the Bible did or taught to pray us to dead people for intercession. Jesus never exalted mary, He actually prevented it. Rosary, indulgences, veneration of people all that is invention of humans centuries after Jesus. Read your Bible beginning to end, you will see nothing that supports catholic practices.

[@Christs_Cowpoke]

@@roses993 I have read my Bible. I have prayed for guidance by the Holy Spirit. There’s so many Protestant deviations that claim that they have the right interpretation. But none of these claim to have the authority, because the Catholic Church has the authority to interpret scripture. In fact, how do you know what books of the Bible to read? Scripture does not even define a canon!

[@bcvahsfam]

History helps us understand why things are the way they are today. I definitely need to know more about church history. Thank you for making this video.

[@pattizink4951]

Another good resource is EH Broadbent's "The Pilgrim Church." Instead of a history of the Catholic Church, it follows those smaller groups of Christians that preferred not to be under the dictates of a centralized religious or political system. "Right from apostolic days there have always been little groups of persecuted believers who just wanted to follow the Lord." Inspiring!

[@damali.]

I can’t just watch this just once or just 3 or 4 times. So interesting. Thank you for putting in the work for this significant history lesson!

[@estebamed3319]

Best short video on The Early Church! Very concise and clear thank you Pastor Vlad!

[@paulkaem1849]

Thank you pastor Vlad, for the lesson. Good bless you and your family

[@jocelynbaquiran6467]

True church is the church Jesus built for us. Thank you for this amazing teaching Pastor Vlad! God bless you

[@panchovilla5186]

God is good. I appreciate this summary. Only serves as confirmation to what Holy Spirit already speaks in the secret places. 👑

[@yohanesliong4818]

Amen. Thank you and God bless you.

[@sherryking7890]

I think this is a timely teaching! Thank you Pastor Vlad!

[@dreamiedips8624]

Wow 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 absolutely easy to understand... Thanks brother Vlad 🙏🏻❤

[@sandrafay6579]

Thank you, Vlad! This is very helpful!

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[@NFLamm]

I’ve been thirsting for more information like this and sometimes running into a lot of misinformation. You’re always on point with all of your topics. Thank you for listening to Holy Spirit and leading us all closer to him! ❤

[@JoshAlicea1229]

How did you skip Ignatius of Antioch, Polycarp, Justin Martyr and Ireneus?

[@IndianaJoe0321]

... and Papias, Tertillian, and Origen. These men, who lived in the first two centuries of the Church, contributed greatly to our theological understanding. And Jerome as well -- he lived in the latter 300's. I hope Vlad creates some future content on these men of faith.

[@Christs_Cowpoke]

Saint Polycarp is my patron saint. He’s awesome and I love him

[@roses993]

Im a history buff. Been reading about the crusades and history of the church. So ty for this video!!!

[@PressStartPlays]

All of my notifications for you are on, thank you for all you do Vlad, my good brother. God Bless you. You are very loved, I look forward to learning more from you Pastor. Praise Jesus Amen!

[@andreafraser5631]

Something that is also a really cool bit of knowledge about the history is that the catholic church changed the ten commandments. They took out the commandment about making any carved image and worshipping it. And split the tenth commandment about Coveting into two (their 9th and 10th commandments), in order to still have Ten.

[@theDrewcrew624]

Thank you, Pastor Vlad for this video. I am very interested in church history and especially in the Catholic teachings as my older sister and her husband joined the catholic church in the year 2000, just a few months after they had gotten married. I have observed them take their faith very seriously and devoutly and although we have differing faith journeys, I believe they seek the Truth as do I. We were raised in a methodist church that lacked mentorship or a true witness of the gospel. My siblings and I have all gone our separate ways in seeking to understand God, the Bible and what does it mean to be a Christian. Thank you for shedding light on this subject and helping clarify some questions I had about purgatory specifically. God bless you and your family!!

[@amyblakely319]

Love this... yes, I'm a Bible/church "nerd." I have no desire to go to Bible College because I am not doing homework (I hated school, and I refuse to go back and pay for it 😂😂) but I do tons of research on my own and by watching teaching videos. I guess I just don't want to be told I have to do it 😂. Anyway, I digress, I really enjoyed this video, very informative 😊

[@misfitdiva1459]

Thx Pastor Vlad!!! I’ve never learned these early church developments and you did it very compactly and easy to understand!

[@yuliashpak]

Thank you Pastor Vlad! That’s such a needed and interesting info❣️

[@sipolinz2931]

Thanks bro vlad This video give more knowledge to us Jesus bless u and ur family Shalom from Indonesian christian

[@JesusLovesyou..1John3.6]

I love Jesus 😊❤ and I like history 😊❤❤❤

[@Diana-ue9tt]

Pastor Vlad, thank you for this video! Your teachings particularly about the holy spirit have been a blessing in my life. I dont want to attack/accuse, I just ask if you could please do a public video on where you stand regarding TB Joshua. Thank you, God bless you.

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[@justfromcatholic]

few errors in your version of church history 1. The Head of the Catholic Church is Jesus - popes are Head of Church on earth. 2. Married men of Eastern Catholic Church can be ordained as priests. You are from Ukraine and you do not know this? Celibacy is not doctrine, but discipline - it could be revised in the future. 3. The split of the Church took place in 430 AD and 456 AD with the establishment of The (Assyrian) Church of the East and the Oriental Orthodox churches few counter arguments of your description of Catholic beliefs: 1. Penance: It is based on Eze. 33:14-16. The verses say a wicked person need to turn from sin (to repent) AND to do what is just and right. As followers of the Reformers you may still believe you need to repent but to do what is just and right contradicts the teaching off the Reformers known as solus Christus. 2. Sola fide: The phrase "justified by faith" appears four times in New Testament (Rom. 3:28, 5:1, Gal. 2:16, 3:24). New Testament was written in Greek and the one in Rom. 3:28 is in Greek passive present tense while the rest are in Greek passive aorist tense. Both tenses do not indicate once for all justification. If Scripture teaches faith-alone justification, then the Holy Spirit would inspire Paul to write the phrase "justified by faith" in Greek passive perfect tense. 3. sola scriptura: Scripture is neither self defined nor self interpreted. There is no single verse that tells us which books and how many of them belong to Scripture. The so-called canon of Scripture must be determined from authority outside Scripture. If Scripture is self interpreted (or anybody who read will be guided by the SAME Holy Spirit), then those who accept the same books as Scripture will have the same interpretation, which is not the case. 4. The Catholic Church is not against translating Bible. Wycliffe was condemned because his heretical view on the Eucharist. Because of that his translation was banned, just like Protestants of today ban the translation made by Jehovah Witnesses, known as NWT (New World Translation). 5. Why Protestants reject purgatory comes from their teaching of double imputation: through faith alone you get Christ' righteousness imputed on you and ALL your sins (past, present, and future) imputed on Christ who was punished for those sins. Under this double imputation purgatory (and penance) will add what Christ already did on the cross. Scripture flatly denies double imputation is Eze. 18:20: "the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon himself and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon himself." 6. Scripture refers God as refiner’s fire and fuller’s soap (Mal. 3:2) - both have something to do with refining and cleansing. Zec. 13:8-9 says God put some into fire as one refines silver and test gold - the word purgatory is not mentioned but the concept is. 7. Scripture says through Christ we are made righteous (Rom. 5:19) but the Reformers teach we cannot be made righteous but we are counted as righteous based on alien righteousness of Christ but remain unrighteous (with sins) at the same time - in Latin "simul iustus et peccator". Scripture denies "Simul iustus et peccator" in Eze. 33:13. 8. Communion of saints: If you read Scripture thoroughly you will realize that saints in heaven are not dead but alive - their physical bodies turned to dust, but their soul are alive. Only those in hell have their bodies and souls dead according to what Jesus said in Mat. 10:28 (ESV): "And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell." Jesus said in John 11:25-26 (ESV): " I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.” Jesus Himself conversed with Moses and Elijah (Mat. 17:1-3). Even John managed to converse with one of the elders in heaven (Rev. 5:5, 7:13-14).

[@roses993]

You get a few verses a create a whole doctrine from it. Just go to Jesus and early apostles teachings and actions. None of these were catholic. Jesus never taught purgatory or praying to people in heaven or mary, etc. Go straight to the point and look at the gospels. Catholics get a few verses and create whole doctrine that contradict the Bible as a whole and the gospels

[@EgbunuAngel]

This has been enlightening...

[@lauradevlin777]

I love this! Thank you pastor Vlad- so simple, straightforward and informative! Lost count how many times I’ve watched this, it inspired me to take a deep dive into the 1800s revival pastors. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@subashnigovender807]

Thank you this was so interesting.

[@sherryking7890]

I learned a lot!! Specially about Catholic religion.I was raised in a cult that I never believed their teachings thank God! I know He protected me from WordWide Church of God (Herbert W Armstrong) teachings. Now I believe in charismatic teaching I guess you would call it… I call it The Way 🙌

[@PressStartPlays]

God Bless you, keep at it! 🙏

[@sherryking7890]

@@PressStartPlays ty

[@Christs_Cowpoke]

Convert to Catholicism, I came from a background similar to yours and learned that the early Church IS the Catholic Church. God bless you

[@monicahicks4337]

History of love feast shows difference in traditional/liberal church of Christ. I recently learned council decision by 4 th century ended love feasts. Acts 2:42 refers to communion and love feast. I thank you!

[@florinapleter7804]

"I SHALL BUILD MY CHURCH AND THE GATES OF HELL SHALL NOT PREVAIL. AGAINST HER" 🔥🙏🏽✝️🕊️📜📯👑

[@efyarhborngreat438]

Amen

[@newbee2262]

Finally. Much needed.

[@belovedsoniathewriter]

Thank you for this beginner's guide of church history.

[@sherrikish3987]

Thank you for this valuable insight. I will offer Daniel 12:3 for this crucial time we live in. "Those who have insight will shine brightly like the brightness of the expanse of heaven, and lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever." How can this be except that God brings us true repentance and restoration in our brokenness. I am in such need as my tears flow for many families.

[@BasiliscBaz]

19:00 no , Martin Luther would disagree whit you , he belived in real presence, becouse this doctrine belive everyone since church starts, and also there is one Jesus Christ and he has one body who is church

[@ginastepanyan8277]

Thank you so much for this teaching❤🙏🏽

[@toddater794]

Love this!

[@robelbrhane8428]

God bless you for your effort. I learn so many new things.

[@blakemcknight4942]

Thanks Pastor!

[@Vinny_Donatacci_19]

Thank you! 🔥

[@AnimeKing-xj2xl]

As a fan of European History or History in general and off course its Christianity I love this it's very engaging and also entertaining.

[@theodoregiftmoonga1880]

Psalm:127.1 "Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain." so yes the church is not perfect as its made of people & people are not perfect. People shall never be perfect, thus we shall continue this way till Jesus returns. But I am glad that despite of our imperfections, we are saved by grace. AMEN!!!

[@Saved_soul_by_GOD]

Hello Pastor Vlad could you please explain me what is mounten Top Experience and valley Experience

[@BasiliscBaz]

Anti-catholic trying don't wanna destroy apostolic Church Challenge *impossible*

[@pawanbarjo5221]

Which book you recommend for church history.

[@Christs_Cowpoke]

the history of the early church- Eusebius Written at the turn of the 4th century he covers Church history for the first 300 years. Really amazing work

[@AlemisaArarsa]

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[@atohsun]

Please sir how can we host you in our church

[@vectomoron6145]

Jesus fulfills a prophecy about his Church that the Gates of Hell will not prevail, proves the authencity of the Bible, inspired by God

[@kotikokous]

Do you have it in Russian?

[@PressStartPlays]

I heard him say in a different sermon that he does have lots of Russian translation of his teachings! God Bless you. 🙏

[@suzanbishokarma8843]

Which is the best church history book ?📚

[@danikopter_lp]

Do you paint your beard lol

[@SSTM247]

Now tell them about tb joshua and your church history

[@jennypucci7118]

Can you answer the difference in the Catholic Bible and the Protestant Bible. The extra books in the Catholic Bible are not in the Torah where do they come from

[@IndianaJoe0321]

The Apocrypha were written roughly between 400 BC and AD 1. This period of time is frequently referred to as “the four hundred silent years” or “Second Temple Judaism” or “the time between the testaments.” It essentially makes up that blank page in your Bible between Malachi and Matthew. The first Bible translation, the Septuagint, began around 200 B.C. and it included the Apocrypha. You'll notice in the New Testament that many O.T. quotations come from the Septuagint, not the Hebrew, but the citations are NOT from the Apocrypha. Which means first century believers were using the Septuagint -- yet they did not consider the Apocrypha to be canonical.

[@IndianaJoe0321]

Most folks don't know that the early Reformers read the Apocrypha -- although they did not consider them to be canonical -- and the 1611 Authorized Version actually contained the Apocrypha, like the Septuagint did.

[@tendayitendayi2575]

No we don't, we must understand the history of our faith.. The reformation period is an important part of the the spread of Christianity

[@Christs_Cowpoke]

The early Church WAS the Catholic Church!!!

[@alexanderjosephross]

What do you think characterises Jesus’s church?

[@Christs_Cowpoke]

The Church is one, holy, Catholic and apostolic. “Father, may they be one, as you and I are one” John 17:21 "We say that both in substance and in seeming, both in origin and in development, the primitive and Catholic Church is the only one, agreeing as it does in the unity of one faith" -Clement of Alexandria (c. 180) (Stromata, VII, xvii; P.G., IX, 552). “awaiting our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all iniquity and to purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.” Titus 2:13-14 “And I tell you, you are Peter,and on this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of Hadesshall not prevail against it.” Matthew 16:18

[@alexanderjosephross]

@@Christs_Cowpoke Perhaps you would give a more succinct answer? Preferably without quotes vaguely inferring relevance.

[@Christs_Cowpoke]

Ok just read the first sentence then. I was just providing context.

[@alexanderjosephross]

@@Christs_Cowpoke Good. That describes it very broadly. But I’m sure you’ll concur that in the Gospels Jesus never prescribed anything like that, certainly not in such a statement. And to extract such terms from the epistles of the apostles you’re really just selecting what you want to.

[@CATboss001]

I wish this video was a bit more objective rather than just dunking on catholics.

[@ababba7519]

Hello , Read about Islam and prophet Muhammad , it’s the right way to Allah our God and the paradise after this life see the Quran.

[@jameso]

Jesus is the ONLY way

[@ababba7519]

@@jameso Allah is the God of Jesus and Muhammad.

[@ababba7519]

@@ElizabethV01NOR Allah is the God of Jesus and Muhammad.

[@jameso]

@@ababba7519 The Islamic Jesus.

[@dreamiedips8624]

Wow 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 absolutely easy to understand... Thanks brother Vlad 🙏🏻❤