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Church History Made Simple with Dr. David Watts

Dr. David Watts
Martin Luther
Protestant Reformation
Constantine the Great
Reformation
John Wycliffe
Bible Canon
Jan Hus
Doctrine Of the Trinity
Trinity
Diocletian
Hellenism
Alexandria
Rome
Council Of Nicaea
Indulgences
Early Christianity
Catholic Christianity
Edict Of Milan
New Testament
Muratorian Canon

Church History Made Simple is a weekly 15-20 minute podcast covering significant moments in church history in easy-to-understand language. Church History Made Simple is hosted by Dr. David Watts, Dean of Bible and Theology at Jimmy Swaggart Bible College.

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Although the Anabaptists were often persecuted and misunderstood, many of their principles, especially religious freedom and the separation of church and state, eventually influenced much of modern Protestant Christianity.

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Martin Luther (1483–1546) was the father of the Reformation, which transformed not only Christianity but all of Western civilization.

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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 prog... more

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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... more

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Dr. David Watts
Host of Church History Made Simple; Dean of Bible and Theology at Jimmy Swaggart Bible College; frequently delivers lectures on early Christianity, church councils, and doctrinal development.

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    I enjoyed Dr Watts’ church history lesson on the reason we can be sure that the Bible is the Word Of God.

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Church History Made Simple presents concise, accessible lectures on pivotal moments in church history, typically 15-20 minutes per episode. The show emphasizes clear explanations of foundational events and doctrines—from the Reformation to early ecumenical councils—often with a didactic, seminar-like tone and minimal guest involvement. Noteworthy are its emphasis on doctrinal clarity, the host's scholarly yet approachable delivery, and a focus on linking historical developments to contemporary faith practice for a listening audience of theology students, clergy, and lay readers seeking structured historical insight.

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