The Basics Of Understanding And Reading Church History

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The Basics Of Understanding And Reading Church History

Church history can feel confusing at first.

What does AD mean?

How do centuries work?

What are the major periods of church history?

Why do councils, creeds, and confessions matter?

In this video, we walk through the basics of understanding and reading church history. This is designed especially for beginners and high school students, but it will help anyone who wants a clearer framework for studying the past.

We cover: How the calendar works (AD, BC, CE, centuries)

The five major periods of church history (following Nick Needham)

Key theological terms you must understand

How to read church history without getting lost

Church history is not just a story about the past.

It is the story of Christ building His church across two thousand years.

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Kyle Kearbey
Kyle Kearbey

I have served as the Pastor of Preaching at Grace Fellowship Church in Albion, Southeastern Illinois, for the past eight years. Grace Fellowship is a Reformed Baptist congregation holding to the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith. I remain humbled and thankful to my risen Lord for calling me to the ministry of the Word and entrusting me with the high privilege of pastoral service. I love the flock the Lord has given to my fellow Elders and I.

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