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Christian History Made Easy 12-Session DVD Based Study Complete Kit
People and Events Every Christian Should Know
In this 12-session DVD-based study, Dr. Timothy Paul Jones takes you through the most important events in Christian history from the time of the apostles to today. He brings to life the fascinating people and events that shaped our world. This isn’t dry names and dates. It’s full of dramatic stories told with a touch of humor. This series, based on Dr. Jones’s popular award-winning book Christian History Made Easy , ties in spiritual lessons believers can glean by looking at the past, and shows how God was still working in his church despite all the ups and downs.
You will
The Sessions
You don’t have to be an expert to lead this 12-session study. Perfect for small groups, Bible studies, or personal use. Young adult to adult. The 12 sessions cover major eras and topics with plenty of stories and humor. You’ll cover the early church, monasticism, medieval conflicts, the Protestant Reformation, the Great Awakening, 19th-century missions, modernity, and postmodernism.
Complete Kit contains everything you need,
Award-winning author Dr. Timothy Paul Jones has bachelors and masters degrees in biblical literature and pastoral ministry, as well as a doctorate in educational leadership. He is a professor at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. In 2010 he won the ECPA Christian Book of the Year award in the Christian Education category for Christian History Made Easy .
“Dr. Timothy Paul Jones is a brilliant young biblical scholar who helps simplify the complex. His [resources] are great and sorely needed during our time when many are biblically illiterate and know even less about Church history.” ―Dr. Jerry Newcombe, author, TV host, and spokesperson for Truth that Transforms with Dr. D. James Kennedy (formerly The Coral Ridge Hour)
In this 12-session DVD-based study, Dr. Timothy Paul Jones takes you through the most important events in Christian history from the time of the apostles to today. He brings to life the fascinating people and events that shaped our world. This isn’t dry names and dates. It’s full of dramatic stories told with a touch of humor. This series, based on Dr. Jones’s popular award-winning book Christian History Made Easy , ties in spiritual lessons believers can glean by looking at the past, and shows how God was still working in his church despite all the ups and downs.
You will
The Sessions
You don’t have to be an expert to lead this 12-session study. Perfect for small groups, Bible studies, or personal use. Young adult to adult. The 12 sessions cover major eras and topics with plenty of stories and humor. You’ll cover the early church, monasticism, medieval conflicts, the Protestant Reformation, the Great Awakening, 19th-century missions, modernity, and postmodernism.
Complete Kit contains everything you need,
Award-winning author Dr. Timothy Paul Jones has bachelors and masters degrees in biblical literature and pastoral ministry, as well as a doctorate in educational leadership. He is a professor at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. In 2010 he won the ECPA Christian Book of the Year award in the Christian Education category for Christian History Made Easy .
“Dr. Timothy Paul Jones is a brilliant young biblical scholar who helps simplify the complex. His [resources] are great and sorely needed during our time when many are biblically illiterate and know even less about Church history.” ―Dr. Jerry Newcombe, author, TV host, and spokesperson for Truth that Transforms with Dr. D. James Kennedy (formerly The Coral Ridge Hour)
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About the author
Timothy Paul Jones
52 books50 followersTimothy Paul Jones is an American evangelical scholar known for his work in apologetics and family ministry. He serves as the C. Edwin Gheens Professor of Christian Family Ministry at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Jones has authored influential texts defending the historical reliability of the New Testament and has promoted a model of “family-equipping ministry,” which balances family discipleship with age-specific church programs. His apologetics have evolved from evidential to presuppositional approaches, emphasizing the role of the church’s moral witness and care for the marginalized. He has been recognized for books such as Misquoting Truth, How We Got the Bible, and In Church as It Is in Heaven, the latter promoting multiethnic church communities. Jones is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and has been praised as a leading voice in engaging both secular critics and intra-faith debates. He and his wife Rayann have four adopted children.
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October 16, 2022
Brilliant! I'd like to see the whole kit with DVDs and activities! Very necessary for all Christians of all ages!
November 20, 2014
Most people think history is boring. Most people think church is boring. Put together history and church and you've got "boring multiplied by boring." At least that's the way a lot of people think.
People with that mentality need to read Christian History Made Easy by Timothy Paul Jones. Jones starts with the premise that "the church's history is our family history." Learning about how doctrine was articulated, who the heroes of yesteryear were, and what errors have derailed the church in the past is just a fascinating study of our own ecclesiological family tree.
As a pastor, I've often yearned to teach my people about church history. I once heard someone say, "The devil doesn't have any new lies. He just recycles the same old ones every few generations." Those well-apprised of church history know that is true. I have often thought, "If only my people would understand what ideas have been deemed heretical, maybe they would be better equipped to deal with the heresies that seem to pop up so frequently." But alas - I have never taught church history in my church. After all, that subject is something that seminarians snooze through.
Timothy Paul Jones took the brave step as a pastor and wrote a curriculum to teach his people the high (and low) points of church history. The result was Christian History Made Easy and its companion video lessons and workbooks. While I haven't yet explored the videos or the curriculum (I will!), I can only sing praises about the book. Jones does a masterful job of giving a 30,000 foot view of church history. He hits the major players and themes that have helped shape what the church is. He provides frequent on-line links to those that want to dig deeper into more information about important people, events, or writings from antiquity. He even provides phonetical pronunciations of the more difficult names. Jones writes with clarity, brevity, and a laugh-out-loud sense of humor! Seriously, I found myself chuckling out loud at times! The end result is a history book that is a page-turner. Jones makes church history accessible even to the uninitiated among us.
I would highly recommend this book to novices and laity wanting to learn more about the history of Christianity. This work is far from comprehensive; it doesn't claim to be. It isn't on the level of Justo Gonzalez or Philip Schaff. I don't think Jones would be insulted by that; he had a different audience in mind. In fact, it has the potential to appeal to a much broader audience than other historical works in the field. We need introductory level writings that can entice people into deeper study. Christian History Made Easy is just such a work! I highly recommend this to pastors, small group leaders, and anyone who is even remotely interested to learn more about the development of Christian thought throughout history.
People with that mentality need to read Christian History Made Easy by Timothy Paul Jones. Jones starts with the premise that "the church's history is our family history." Learning about how doctrine was articulated, who the heroes of yesteryear were, and what errors have derailed the church in the past is just a fascinating study of our own ecclesiological family tree.
As a pastor, I've often yearned to teach my people about church history. I once heard someone say, "The devil doesn't have any new lies. He just recycles the same old ones every few generations." Those well-apprised of church history know that is true. I have often thought, "If only my people would understand what ideas have been deemed heretical, maybe they would be better equipped to deal with the heresies that seem to pop up so frequently." But alas - I have never taught church history in my church. After all, that subject is something that seminarians snooze through.
Timothy Paul Jones took the brave step as a pastor and wrote a curriculum to teach his people the high (and low) points of church history. The result was Christian History Made Easy and its companion video lessons and workbooks. While I haven't yet explored the videos or the curriculum (I will!), I can only sing praises about the book. Jones does a masterful job of giving a 30,000 foot view of church history. He hits the major players and themes that have helped shape what the church is. He provides frequent on-line links to those that want to dig deeper into more information about important people, events, or writings from antiquity. He even provides phonetical pronunciations of the more difficult names. Jones writes with clarity, brevity, and a laugh-out-loud sense of humor! Seriously, I found myself chuckling out loud at times! The end result is a history book that is a page-turner. Jones makes church history accessible even to the uninitiated among us.
I would highly recommend this book to novices and laity wanting to learn more about the history of Christianity. This work is far from comprehensive; it doesn't claim to be. It isn't on the level of Justo Gonzalez or Philip Schaff. I don't think Jones would be insulted by that; he had a different audience in mind. In fact, it has the potential to appeal to a much broader audience than other historical works in the field. We need introductory level writings that can entice people into deeper study. Christian History Made Easy is just such a work! I highly recommend this to pastors, small group leaders, and anyone who is even remotely interested to learn more about the development of Christian thought throughout history.
May 30, 2014
Excellent, clearly written book on the history of the church. A great reference for anyone who loves history and the church! I will definitely reread again. Jones adds a touch of humor to his writing which makes the book even more engaging. Many interactive websites are referred to throughout the book so that the reader can peruse more deeply areas of special interest.
April 7, 2015
A really good over view.
September 28, 2015
A good overview of church history
September 30, 2015
Great overview of Church history.
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