On Sunday, January 5, 2020, Mr. John West introduced his Sunday School series on Church History.

Week 1 -- Why Study Church History and the Issues

Why study Church history?

• Because our story is historical
• We're part of that history, and it is both an encouragement and education.
• We were given examples in the Old Testament
• Church history is a lens to view our beliefs.
• Often, Church history is a magnifying lens if we look.
• Sometimes, we need another example.

What is your definition of "Church"?

• In Matthew
• In Acts (1:8; 2; 8:12; 10-11; 28:16)

Does the "Church" include the Old Testament nation of Israel?

• Frequently, that depends on whom you ask.

Some of the heresies we have revisited:

• God created Jesus
• Two Gods in the Bible
• God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit are three people or three manifestations
• The God of the Bible is the same as the God of the Koran

Upcoming Subjects

Week 2--The Early Years

Week 3--The Middle Ages

Week 4--The Reformation

Week 5--The Great Awakenings

Week 6--Coming to America

Week 7--Evangelicalism, Pentecostalism

Week 8--Protestant Uncertainty

Week 9--Revolutions and Counterrevolutions

Week 10--The Modern Church

Week 11--Where do we go from here?