Church History A Christian a believer of Jesus

Church History A Christian, a believer of Jesus Christ, it is good and right to know where we came from, in order to know where you are going. Our history is our heritage. Without a proper knowledge of the History of our Faith, we will never grow into the mature people we were called to be. True knowledge of God increases our faith. When knowledge is applied to our faith is strengthened and made secure. The history of the Church begins with Adam and ends with Jesus, the Son of the Most High God, returning to bring an end to the world. This time period between the end of the sinning man and the beginning of the sinning man is called the age of repentance. This age is given to man by God so that as many are willing may be saved. MHG

Age of Repentance The Age of Repentance is the allotted time in which man received in order to repent from their sins and come into the full knowledge of God the Father and creator of all things. This age began when Adam disobeyed God and allowed sin to enter into his heart, thereby allowing sin into every man’s heart. Adam was then, cast out of Paradise and the tree of life was taken away from him so that he or his children may not partake of it. The Age of Repentance is broken into to three ages: § The Age of the Adam § The Age of the Hebrews § The Age of the Gentiles MHG

Age of Repentance § The Age of Adam § The Age of the Hebrews § The Age of the Gentiles These three ages are parts of a whole, divided by specific schisms which brought the end of one and birthed the other. The Age of Adam is from the time of Adam until time of the great flood. The Age of the Hebrews is from the time of Noah to the coming of the Messiah. The Age of the Gentiles is from the coming of Jesus the Christ until Jesus returns from the Heavens, to bring judgment upon all the earth MHG

The Age of Adam Sin of Man Excile of Cain Watchers Sin Teaching of Man Noah Adam eats the fruit of the knowledge of good and evil Man kills another man for the first time. Eve births Seth in Cain’s place. Watchers appointed over man by God, lust over the woman of men. They take brides for themselves. Watchers teach man all sorts of evil; writing, weapons of war, makeup, drinking blood, etc Great -grandson of Enoch. Noah builds and arc for His family and animals of the earth. Noah is warned by God of the impeding judgment coming upon the earth. 1 st gen 2 nd gen 6 th gen Exile from Paradise Name of the Lord Nephilim God sends Adam and Eve out of the Garden of Eden. He furnishes clothing for them. After Seth was born men begin to call upon the name of the Lord Watchers birth children through their women and create Nephilim, half angel/ half man. 7 th gen Enoch 10 th gen The Great Flood 7 th genreation after Adam pleased God shows Enoch the heavens and has him write down the commands from God. The dates of this age is not know to us today. Times in this age went by generations. flood

Book of Enoch § The book of Enoch was written by Enoch who was 7 th generation after Adam. § The book of Enoch was quoted by the Apostle Jude (Judas the zealot) § The book of Enoch was found in Ethiopia in the early 1900’s § Missionaries found that when they met people in Ethiopia, they already had a bible. Within this bible was the Book of Enoch. § The Book of Enoch is the testimony of Enoch gives an account of the watchers, nephilim, and a tour of the creation. §Enoch was commanded to write down God’s commands to man and to give them to them, so that they may know between what is right and wrong. § Enoch was taken up to heaven by God and never died. Book of Enoch is considered Jewish and Christian apocrypha, yet it is quoted by an apostle of Jesus Christ.

History of the Hebrews Abraham Noah and his three sons survive the great flood. 1 Babel God divides the tongue of man. Moses Abram turns from idolatry and seeks God forms a covenant with him and his children. Moses frees the nation of Israel from 400 years of oppression by the Egyptians. Takes Israel into the wilderness of sin to purge Israel of Egypt. 2 4 3 Isaac and Ishmael forms the nations to the east and Isaac to the west 5 God appoints judges over Israel. God rules over the people and the judges provide God’s judgment for the people. 6 Nation of Israel Age of Judges 12 tribes established. God gives Israel commandments and teachings of how to stay in God’s favor. 7 8 Age of Kings God appoints the first king over Israel. 1 st temple built. Babylonian Captivity God sends Israel into captivity because of their disobedience. 9 Jesus the Messiah The prophesied Messiah arrives and teaches the people about God and the Torah 10 Separation of Israel Two tribes stay in the promise land after captivity in Babylon. The other ten tribes are spread out across the nations. 2 nd temple built. Through the blood line of Adam, God had secured His people , until the time of the death of Jesus Christ. Since Jesus’ death the nation of Israel has been virtually non-existent until the year 1949 A. D. , when they were reformed as a nation. 11 12 Jews destroyed 70 years after Jesus' death Romans destroy the temple and nation of Israel.

Christian Church History Apostolic Age 0 -100 100 -325 Ante-Nicene Period Constantine 310 -337 Catholic Empire Protestant Reformation 325 -1054 Council of Nicea The Great Schism 1517 Holiness Movement 1727 Revivalism From the beginning of Christianity, there have been many occurrences that changed the coarse and ultimately the doctrine of Christianity itself. These schisms bring us to the church we have today. 1835 1903 Penticostal

Modern Charismatic Church History Reformation 16 thcentury schism with Catholic Church initiated by Martin Luther, John Calvin and other early Protestants. Catholic Church, led to the creation of new Protestant churches 1517 1739 The Great Awakenings Azuza Street Penticostlism Seeker Friendly Evangelist Movement "Great Awakenings" were widespread revivals led by Small prayer group erupts in Many men of God travelled evangelical Protestant ministers, a across the world and by being baptized in the Holy sharp increase of interest in preached the message of Spirit with the ecstatic spiritual religion, a profound sense of experiences accompanied Christ and did many miricals. conviction and redemption on the Such men as Billy Graham, by miracles, dramatic worship part of those affected, an increase Oral Roberts, William services, speaking in tongues, in evangelical church membership, Branham, John G Lake, Smith and inter-racial mingling. and the formation of new religious Wigglesworth, and many movements and denominations. more. 1730 -1900 1840 -1900 John Wesly Holiness Movenment Wesley's teachings birthed the Methodist denominaton, as well as future movements such as the Holiness movement, Pentecostalism, the Charismatic Movement, and Neo-charismatic churches. Movement founded strict following of God’s commands and living a holy life. First experinces of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit since the apostolic age. 1906 -1915 1904 -5 Welsh Revival 1900 -1970 Seeker friendly / mega church model began with Willow Creek Church in 1975. The model promotes entertainment focued Church services and seeks out ot provide the needs of the people attending. Little inphases on scripture or manifestations of the spirit. 1960 - 1975 - Charasmatic Movement All this happened when young A blending of Mainstream people began to experience the Christianity with Penticostalism reality of God’s divine power, and beginning in the 1960’s. It places teams of young people, such as the more emphasis on subjective one led by the most noted of the experience and feelings than on revivalist, Evan Roberts and his biblical truth. Most believe that revival party, travelled the country tongues are not evidence of the revolutionising the churches. Spirit From the beginning of Christianity, there have been many occurrences that changed the coarse and ultimately the doctrine of Christianity itself. These schisms bring us to the church we have today. 1990… Grace Movement Grace or tolerance movement accepts anyone regarless of their beliefs or moral fiber. Tolernace for all is the foundational doctrine.