Get this from a library! My “Sunday School Theology” upbringing did not include ANY discussion of church history. Every generation has an uncanny tendency to view themselves as more enlightened than those that have gone before. The first volume of 2,000 Years of Christ's Power covers the period from the 1st Century AD to the start of the Middle Ages. Perhaps few eras have had such a direct impact on the characteristics of our own period of history. Highly recommended." Dear Friends of Jurisdictionary Foundation, Inc., There follows a story told for years by one of my favorite judges (now deceased) who used to go from church to church and to my law school and Christian Legal Society meetings to tell us of "The Trial of Jesus" from a judge's point of view. 2,000 years, 25 hymns. Buy 2000 Years of Christ's Power Volume 1: Part 1 First by Nick Needham (ISBN: 8601406814356) from Amazon's Book Store. Nothing was stable anymore. Volume three of. Martin Luther, “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” (1528) The “battle hymn” of Protestant reform that ignited Germany and the world. 10. 2: The Middle Ages, 2,000 Years of Christ's Power Vol. Well, Nick Needham has more than risen to the challenge. Jesus preached the acceptable year of the Lord about 28 AD - Next comes the day of vengeance of our God. The third volume of 2,000 Years of Christ's Power, in showing the progression of the Reformation era, and the daring bravery of its figures, presents a period of history from which there are many lessons to be learnt - not least of all, the vibrancy of people's lives and the courage with which they faced death. 2,000 Years of Christ's Power Vol. From the works of Saint Augustine of Hippo to the first apologetic ever penned, this time in history established the foundations of what we take for granted today. The first volume of 2,000 Years of Christ's Power covers the period from the 1st Century AD to the start of the Middle Ages. [N R Needham] Home. It presents a time from which English Protestantism, Scottish Presbyterianism, and French Catholicism, to name only a few, were birthed and refined. From the works of Saint Augustine of Hippo to the first apologetic ever penned, this time in history established the foundations of what we take for granted today. The Middle Ages were dubbed the 'Dark Ages' almost before they had begun to draw to a close. We pray they will be a comfort to you, Shipping is discounted for orders over $49 and free for orders over $99 (Contiguous U.S. Only). The Church certainly has made mistakes all through history - and yet, no insights which we possess would be possible without the efforts, and even some of the mistakes, of our ancestors. Teaching on Church History by Mercia Macdonald (BTheol Church History Major) 2,000 Years of Christ’s Power Vol. Highly recommended. The Renaissance was a reaction against the attitude of the Middle Ages. English (US) Español; Français (France) 中文(简体) 3, Renaissance and Reformation by Nick Needham and published by Christian Focus Publications. We should study the history of the church so we can understand the development of doctrine and realize that a doctrine like the Trinity was not simply understood by a brief reading of Scripture, but was a doctrine forged in the fire of counsels, battles and excommunications. Nick Needham is the Church History lecturer at Highland Theological College in Dingwall and the minister at Inverness Reformed Baptist Church. Previous to this, he taught Systematic Theology at Scottish Baptist College in Glasgow. This is the third volume I have read in Nick Needham’s ‘2000 Years’ series. from people discussed in the chapter. - Robert Strivens, Principal, London Theological Seminary, London, All Prices are in USD.© 2021 Reformation Heritage Books, 2000 Years of Christ's Power, 4 Vols. -, "For many years now I have said: if you want a thorough, learned but accessible and well-written history of the church, read Nick Needham's 2,000 Years of Christ's Power. The centuries-old status quo had been turned on its head. The Renaissance was a reaction against the attitude of the Middle Ages. Nick Needham's 2,000 Years of Christ's Power: The Age of Religious Conflict, the fourth of a multiple volume series on the history of the church, covers roughly the period between 1560 to 1740. This means that we are not only told what certain people believed, but we are able to read some of their actual writings -- and this is often extremely illuminating.”, Lecturer in theology, Africa International University, Kenya, We’ve collected 15 of our favorite chapters that help us slow down and understand ourselves and our God in the midst of scary and uncertain times. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In the second volume of 2,000 Years of Christ's Power, another side of the Middle Ages shines through though: The continual workings of Christ as He built His kingdom through figures such as Thomas a Kempis and John Wycliffe, who lived and struggled during these centuries. Well, Nick Needham has more than risen to the challenge. Nick Needham is the Church History lecturer at Highland Theological College in Dingwall and the minister at Inverness Reformed Baptist Church. It presents a time from which English Protestantism, Scottish Presbyterianism, and French Catholicism, to name a few, were birthed and refined. This means that we are not only told what certain people believed, but we are able to read some of their actual writings -- and this is often extremely illuminating." From the works of Saint Augustine of Hippo to the first apologetic ever penned, this time in history established the foundations of what we take for granted today. This series was born out of the author’s deep conviction that today’s Christians can benefit enormously from learning what God has done in the past. For many years now I have said: if you want a thorough, learned but accessible and well-written history of the church, read Nick Needham's 2,000 Years of Christ's Power. All rights reserved. At the same time, they achieve a depth of detail to interest those who already know something of the subject. This eagerly-awaited fourth volume has been well worth the wait and, not to pressure our brother scholar, we now look forward to the concluding volume!" -, "Nick Needham's volumes on church history explain everything that someone new to the subject might not understand. Book. These readings are available to download for free. Ever since then, they have continued to be seen as a time of hardship and oppression, full of popes and crusades. Create lists, bibliographies and reviews: or Search WorldCat. At the same time, they achieve a depth of detail to interest those who already know something of the subject. And the Reformation was the passionate, divisive argument that grew out of it. The fourth volume of 2,000 Years of Christ's Power spans from the 16th to the 18th century. 2,000 Years of Christ's Power Set (4 Volumes). Now, with the fourth volume finally available, Christians have an excellent resource for improving their knowledge of the history of their faith. The repercussions of this, however, were that they left in their wake a period of universal uncertainty. Search. The first volume of 2,000 Years of Christ's Power covers the period from the 1st Century AD to the start of the Middle Ages. Needham, 9780946462490, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. "What makes the books so useful is that in a non-technical (but not simplistic) way, they bring out the main story line of the history of the church through the centuries. This eagerly-awaited fourth volume has been well worth the wait and, not to pressure our brother scholar, we now look forward to the concluding volume!" This is due to the fact that this method of deception worked well for Satan 2000 year ago, and so like the old saying goes, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." It presents a time from which English Protestantism, Scottish Presbyterianism, and French Catholicism, to name only a few, were birthed and refined. The oldest know Ziziphus is reputed to be 2000 years old and growing south of Jerusalem in in Ein Hatzeva, Israel. This means that we are not only told what certain people believed, but we are able to read some of their actual writings -- and this is often extremely illuminating." ... “O Sacred Head Now Wounded” (1200s) Christ as our atonement and our friend, famously set to music by Bach. Now, with the fourth volume finally available, Christians have an excellent resource for improving their knowledge of the history of their faith. The centuries-old status quo had been turned on its head. In the second volume of, The Renaissance was a reaction against the attitude of the Middle Ages. 3: Renaissance and Reformation, 2,000 Years of Christ's Power Vol. -, "It is a brave historian who tackles the extremely challenging task of writing the 2,000-year history of the Church. Now, with the fourth volume finally available, Christians have an excellent resource for improving their knowledge of the history of their faith. The first volume of 2,000 Years of Christ's Power covers the period from the 1st Century AD to the start of the Middle Ages. The repercussions of this, however, were that they left in their wake a period of universal uncertainty. Now, with the fourth volume finally available, Christians have an excellent resource for improving their knowledge of the history of their faith. Rather, he promised when we were “born again by his Spirit” he would come to live inside of us, guiding and empowering us to live meaningful and godly lives. from people discussed in the chapter. As some are aware, many have been taught to believe that when Jesus returns that there will be 1000 years of peace on earth. - Martin K. Bussey , Lecturer in theology, Africa International University, Kenya, "It is a brave historian who tackles the extremely challenging task of writing the 2,000-year history of the Church. These readings are available to download for free. © 2021 Westminster Bookstore. From the works of Saint Augustine of Hippo to the first apologetic ever penned, this time in history established the foundations of what we take for granted today. The first volume of 2,000 Years of Christ’s Power covers the period from the 1st Century AD to the start of the Middle Ages. 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For many years now I have said: if you want a thorough, learned but accessible and well-written history of the church, read Nick Needham's 2,000 Years of Christ's Power. We use them as standard texts at LTS and look forward eagerly to forthcoming volumes.”, Principal, London Theological Seminary, London, “It is a brave historian who tackles the extremely challenging task of writing the 2,000-year history of the Church. This eagerly-awaited fourth volume has been well worth the wait and, not to pressure our brother scholar, we now look forward to the concluding volume!”, Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky, “What makes the books so useful is that in a non-technical (but not simplistic) way, they bring out the main story line of the history of the church through the centuries. Now, with the fourth volume finally available, Christians have an excellent resource for improving their knowledge of the history of their faith. The Church certainly has made mistakes all through history - and yet, no insights which we possess would be possible without the efforts, and even some of the mistakes, of our ancestors. Well, Nick Needham has more than risen to the challenge. from people discussed in the chapter. The first volume of 2,000 Years of Christ's Power covers the period from the 1st Century AD to the start of the Middle Ages. Through my study of the Bible and systematic theology over the past 10 years I realized that I … Conflict ensued. - Michael A. G. Haykin, Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky, "For many years now I have said: if you want a thorough, learned but accessible and well-written history of the church, read Nick Needham's 2,000 Years of Christ's Power. The first volume of 2,000 Years of Christ’s Power covers the period from the 1st Century AD to the start of the Middle Ages. (Needham), Every generation has an uncanny tendency to view themselves as more enlightened than those that have gone before. 2000 years of Christ's power. But in addition, and most helpfully, each chapter concludes with a selection of writings (translated of course!) At the age of fifteen I put my trust in Christ to forgive my sin… The Gospel According to the Old Testament, 2,000 Years of Christ's Power Vol. Catholics, Calvinists, Lutherans, Anabaptists - our present-day divisions were the front-page headlines of the Reformation. From the works of Saint Augustine of Hippo to the first apologetic ever penned, this time in history established the foundations of what we take for granted today. “Nick Needham's volumes on church history explain everything that someone new to the subject might not understand. 2000 Years of Disbelief: Voltaire March 9, 2020 James A. Haught Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! The first volume of, The Middle Ages were dubbed the 'Dark Ages' almost before they had begun to draw to a close. It comes in several volumes. 1: The Early Years (Spurgeon). I gave it four stars because of what the book tries ‘to be’ rather than what I would like it ‘to be’. "For many years now I have said: if you want a thorough, learned but accessible and well-written history of the church, read Nick Needham's 2,000 Years of Christ's Power. We use them as standard texts at LTS and look forward eagerly to forthcoming volumes." Previous to this, he taught Systematic Theology at Scottish Baptist College in Glasgow. I thoroughly enjoyed the 1st volume of “2000 years of Christ’s Power”. I asked Needham about the above questions and more. 2000 Years of Disbelief: Napoleon Bonaparte April 13, 2020 James A. Haught Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! In the second volume of 2,000 Years of Christ's Power, another side of the Middle Ages shines through though: The continual workings of Christ as He built His kingdom through figures such as Thomas a Kempis and John Wycliffe, who lived and struggled during these centuries. It’s called 2,000 Years of Christ’s Power (Evangelical Press) and is proving to be a very good, comprehensive, but easy-to-read account of church history. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years. The essence of Jesus’ mission was to save the individual life of every person who chooses to put his or her trust in him. This was far from a period of stagnation; rather it was the fire from which the Reformation was kindled. This was far from a period of stagnation; rather it was the fire from which the Reformation was kindled. 2030 : 3-7 : 2033-2037: 2035 And the Reformation was the passionate, divisive argument that grew out of it. But in addition, and most helpfully, each chapter concludes with a selection of writings (translated of course!) Highly recommended." The fourth volume of his series, 2,000 Years of Christ’s Power: The Age of Religious Conflict (16th to 18th Centuries), was recently released from Christian Focus, and all are now available in hardcover editions. He didn’t just point the way to a set of ideals or moral principles as many other teachers did. 7 When the thousand years are over, Satan will be released from his prison 8 and will go out to deceive the nations in the four corners of the earth—Gog and Magog—to gather them for battle. The first volume of 2,000 Years of Christ's Power covers the period from the 1st Century AD to the start of the Middle Ages. 2000 Years of Christ's Power. The Renaissance and Reformation were exciting times of learning and discovery - they pushed the boundaries of accepted thought. -, The Gospel According to the Old Testament Series, Explorations in Reformed Confessional Theology, 2000 Years of Christ's Power, Volume 1: The Age of the Early Church Fathers (Needham), 2000 Years of Christ's Power, Volume 2: The Middle Ages (Needham), 2000 Years of Christ's Power, Volume 4: The Age of Religious Conflict (Needham), 2000 Years of Christ's Power, Volume 3: Renaissance and Reformation (Needham), Autobiography, Vol. WorldCat Home About WorldCat Help. "What makes the books so useful is that in a non-technical (but not simplistic) way, they bring out the main story line of the history of the church through the centuries. 2028: 3-7 : 2031-2035: 2033 : Through modern technology the gospel should have been preached to all nations by 2030. - Carl R. Trueman, Paul Woolley Professor of Historical Theology and Church History, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, "Nick Needham's volumes on church history explain everything that someone new to the subject might not understand. Sign up to receive our special offers and new releases, Volume 1: The Age of the Early Church Fathers. The acceptable year of the Lord may be 40 Jubilees of 50 years or 2000 years. We use them as standard texts at LTS and look forward eagerly to forthcoming volumes." Book launch 2000 Years of Christ's Power Volume 4 - The Age of Religious Conflict (16th to 18th Century) William MacKenzie of Christian Focus Publications interviews author Rev … But in addition, and most helpfully, each chapter concludes with a selection of writings (translated of course!) And the Reformation was the passionate, divisive argument that grew out of it. Ever since then, they have continued to be seen as a time of hardship and oppression, full of popes and crusades. Catholics, Calvinists, Lutherans, Anabaptists - our present-day divisions were the front-page headlines of the Reformation. From the works of Saint Augustine of Hippo to the first apologetic ever penned, this time in history established the foundations of what we take … From the works of Saint Augustine of Hippo to the first apologetic ever penned, this time in history established the foundations of what we take for granted today. 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