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A Survey of Church History

2012 - 2013 6 seasons 73 eps TV-PG

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25 min

S6 · E1 · Jul 1, 2013

A Remarkable Century Episode 1

The twentieth century was a remarkable century, encompassing the best and the worst of human history. In this lesson, Dr. Godfrey introduces some of its major events and the way the church adapted to its problems and opportunities.

25 min

S6 · E2 · Jul 1, 2013

Empires & Missions Episode 2

It was an age in which empires rose and fell and in which the reach of the gospel spread. In this lesson, Dr. Godfrey examines a century of great missionary endeavor and those who made it possible.

25 min

S6 · E3 · Jul 1, 2013

Fundamentalism Episode 3

Protestants throughout the nineteenth century stood united as evangelicals, but as this term began to lose meaning, a replacement term was needed. In this lesson, Dr. Godfrey examines the shift in American evangelicalism and the battle between modernists and fundamentalists.

25 min

S6 · E4 · Jul 1, 2013

J. Gresham Machen Episode 4

God has used men to passionately defend the historic Christian faith throughout the history of the church. In this lesson, Dr. Godfrey introduces J. Gresham Machen, a man used by God to fight the tides of twentieth-century liberalism.

25 min

S6 · E5 · Jul 1, 2013

Struggle in American Churches Episode 5

The controversy involving J. Gresham Machen in the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America is only an example of the growing tensions and rapid changes that roiled churches across the country. In this lesson, Dr. Godfrey discusses the struggles within American churches and the beginnings of Pentecostalism.

25 min

S6 · E6 · Jul 1, 2013

Aimee Semple McPherson Episode 6

Aimee Semple McPherson was the most famous woman in America during the 1920s. In this lesson, Dr. Godfrey discusses the life, ministry, and complexity of Aimee Semple McPherson as a prototypical example of Pentecostalism.

25 min

S6 · E7 · Jul 1, 2013

Pentecostalism Episode 7

Despite its humble beginnings, Pentecostalism has a wide and growing influence in the world. In this lesson, Dr. Godfrey systematically examines and responds to the theology and appeal of Pentecostalism.

25 min

S6 · E8 · Jul 1, 2013

The New Evangelicalism Episode 8

Fundamentalism began to take on negative connotations after the early twentieth century. In this lesson, Dr. Godfrey introduces the efforts of American Protestants to change popular perception by identifying once again as evangelicals.

25 min

S6 · E9 · Jul 1, 2013

Rome in the 20th Century Episode 9

The Roman Catholic Church underwent many changes throughout the latter half of the twentieth century. In this lesson, Dr. Godfrey seeks to answer the question of whether these changes were substantive or merely cosmetic.

25 min

S6 · E10 · Jul 1, 2013

The Church and Islam Episode 10

We live in an age that is marked by the revitalization of Islam, and as in all ages, the church must triumph. In this lesson, Dr. Godfrey sketches the development of Islam, explaining its view of Christianity and providing its gospel remedy.

25 min

S6 · E11 · Jul 1, 2013

Doctrinal Distinctives Episode 11

Evangelicalism is commonly used as a synonym for conservative Protestantism, but evangelicalism is its own brand of Protestant Christianity. In this lesson, Dr. Godfrey examines the characteristics of evangelicalism and its dangers.

25 min

S6 · E12 · Jul 1, 2013

Reformed Christianity Episode 12

The modern-day church needs exactly what it has always needed: the Word of God preached faithfully. In this lesson, Dr. Godfrey situates the church in the twenty-first century, highlighting the essentials of Reformed Christianity as its only means of survival.

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Many Christians know little about the history of the church. As a result, they’re missing a testament to God’s steadfastness over the centuries. In this monumental study series, Dr. W. Robert Godfrey sheds crucial light on church history, demonstrating God’s promise to build and preserve His church so that “the gates of hell will not prevail against it” (Matt. 16:18). Across seventy-three messages, learn why having a working knowledge of church history remains relevant for our personal lives today, and for the church as a whole.

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Total runtime 30h 25m · Episode length 25 min · Country United States

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Premiered

July 1, 2012

Final episode

July 1, 2013

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Ended

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Prime Video

Country

United States

Episode length

25 min

Total runtime

30h 25m

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English

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