From Pentecost to the Present Day: The History of the Lord's Church

Where did all the denominations come from? What were the reformers reforming, and what was the Restoration Movement trying to restore? The greatest lesson of history may be that we haven't learned its lessons.

From Pentecost to the Present Day: The History of the Lord's Church is a 12-lesson Courageous Living workbook by Wilson Adams.

How This Study Helps

Most Christians know little about what happened between the book of Acts and today. Without that history, the religious landscape is confusing, and "attend the church of your choice" seems reasonable.

This study traces the story from the church's beginning in Acts 2 through the rise of Roman Catholicism, the Reformation, the Church of England, Calvin and the Presbyterians, the Baptists and Methodists, and the Restoration Movement. It closes with issues and attitudes from the 1800s to today and looks at what lies ahead.

What's Inside

• The Spreading Flame
• The Rise of Roman Catholicism
• What do Catholics Believe?
• The Seeds of Reformation
• The Church of England
• Calvin and the Presbyterians
• The Baptists and Methodists
• The Restoration Movement
• Attitudes and Issues—1800s
• Attitudes and Issues—1900-1950
• Attitudes and Issues—1950-2000
• The 21st Century—What’s Ahead?

Format & Features

Twelve chapters in a paperback workbook, with teaching and discussion material in each lesson.

Who It's For

Adult and teen Bible classes, new Christians, and anyone who wants to understand where today's churches came from.

Common Questions

Can I use it to teach a class?
Yes. Its 12 chapters fit a quarter of weekly classes. Order a copy for each student.

Does it cover the Restoration Movement?
Yes, along with the issues churches of Christ faced in the 1800s and 1900s.

About the Author

Wilson Adams has a gift for making the complex simple, and he believes teaching isn't finished until it reaches application. That's why every book in the Courageous Living series offers both. He is also the author of Turning Point and co-author of A Life Lost and Found: A Journey of Hope and Healing. He and his wife, Julie, live near Nashville, Tennessee.

About the Series

From Pentecost to the Present Day: The History of the Lord's Church is part of Courageous Living, Wilson Adams' series of 12-lesson workbooks that pair clear Bible teaching with practical application for classes and personal study.

Product Details

• Author: Wilson Adams
• Publisher: Spiritbuilding Publishers
• Series: Courageous Living
• Chapters: 12
• Format: Paperback workbook