Church History Made Simple with Dr. David Watts

The Age of the Reformation, 1517-1648 Part 2

This week on CHMS with Dr. Watts, we continue to study the groundwork that Luther set for the Protestant Reformation. Luther's important theological themes included Luther criticizing Catholic theology as being confident in mankind’s capacity to progress (or ascend) toward God. He called this a theology of glory, and said that our theology must be rooted in the reorienting cross.

Season 2 Debut: The Age of the Reformation, 1517-1648 Part 1

In the Summer of 1520, a document bearing an impressive seal circulated throughout Germany in search of a remote figure. “Arise, O Lord,” the writing began, “and judge Thy cause. A wild boar has invaded Thy vineyard.” The document, a papal bull named after the seal, or bulla, took three months to reach Martin Luther, the "wild boar".

The Formation of the Doctrine of the Trinity Part 2 *Season One Finale*

In this episode, we continue to explore the historical formation of the Doctrine of the Trinity.

The Formation of the Doctrine of the Trinity Part 1

In this episode we explore the historical formation of the Doctrine of the Trinity.

The Rise of the Christian Roman Empire Part 2

The rise of Constantine: The death of Galerius [https://www.google.com/search?q=Galerius&sca_esv=2d30375674e67280&rlz=1C1OPNX_en&sxsrf=ANbL-n5i_6I4UQzY3cWpbLvcfxOOKrQIIA%3A1775138263069&ei=13XOafb2A--zqtsP2aLOqAI&biw=1920&bih=919&ved=2ahUKEwjix4O2qc-TAxVQk2oFHTPaJSQQgK4QegQIARAB&uact=5&oq=The+death+of+gelarius+and+the+rise+of+Constantine&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiMVRoZSBkZWF0aCBvZiBnZWxhcml1cyBhbmQgdGhlIHJpc2Ugb2YgQ29uc3RhbnRpbmUyBRAAGO8FMgUQABjvBTIFEAAY7wUyBRAAGO8FSJ4SUM8LWM8LcAF4AZABAJgBa6ABa6oBAzAuMbgBA8gBAPgBAZgCAqACc8ICChAAGEcY1gQYsAOYAwDiAwUSATEgQIgGAZAGCJIHAzEuMaAHhgSyBwMwLjG4B27CBwUwLjEuMcgHBYAIAQ&sclient=gws-wiz-serp&mstk=AUtExfBpdywxQd-tqoKtgpb_5QpM1_RQWAYN1dkkulbvKL5Snrj8pXlj_JmIa4sjNaFbeuPRVW-gPtKd-_PHLevwHlD5ip_1v_OdHE0P407j9i0a8-txb7q9FbybADjkn_AOzj8EMbAYN2BPkc6T9bVgVCvw_mCVIoM9Ws0KiRXQjNDi584zEXJEuuGypLN4DFETs9NZ&csui=3] in May 311 from a severe illness brought an end to the severe persecution of Christians (Edict of Toleration). His death created a power vacuum that allowed Constantine to eliminate rivals, starting with his victory at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge in 312, ultimately leading to Constantine becoming the sole ruler of a reunified Roman Empire by 324.