3. “And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.” ~ Matthew 16:16-18, NRSV

4. “Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." And Jesus answered him, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.” ~ Matthew 16:16-18, NRSV

5. Four Shifts from Husband to Lover… PASSION: From following Jesus to building a Religion.PASSION: From following Jesus to building a Religion. ~ Matthew 6:24 ~ PURPOSE: From being a Family of love to advancing an Empire with the sword.PURPOSE: From being a Family of love to advancing an Empire with the sword. ~ John 18:36 ~ LEADERSHIP: From “sent ones” who served to “bureaucrats” who ruled.LEADERSHIP: From “sent ones” who served to “bureaucrats” who ruled. ~ 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 ~ MINISTRY: From witnessing to the world to watching a holy man performing a holy ritual in a holy building.MINISTRY: From witnessing to the world to watching a holy man performing a holy ritual in a holy building. ~ Acts 1:7-8 ~

6. FROM CONSTANTINE TO THE REFORMATION The Establishment of Roman ChurchThe Establishment of Roman Church (325 A.D. - ) The Retreat of the Monastic MovementThe Retreat of the Monastic Movement (350 A.D. - ) The Rise of Islam under MuhammadThe Rise of Islam under Muhammad (610 A.D. - ) The Crusades to liberate JerusalemThe Crusades to liberate Jerusalem (1100 A.D. – 1300 A.D) The Inquisition against Heretics, Witches, etc.The Inquisition against Heretics, Witches, etc. (1231 A.D. – 1834 A.D.) (1231 A.D. – 1834 A.D.)

7. A CLIMATE FOR CHANGE The Rise in NationalismThe Rise in Nationalism Heavy taxation from RomeHeavy taxation from Rome The Invention of the printing press (1452 CE)The Invention of the printing press (1452 CE) …Gutenberg Bible, Luther’s Theses Skepticism regarding the PopeSkepticism regarding the Pope

8. NATIONAL REFORMERS a.Maintained the vision of Christendom, the Christian State b.Adopted many of Augustine’s ideas, the theologian who followed and institutionalized many of the Constantine’s changes to the Church c.Continued to view state security and enforced orthodoxy as primary concerns d.Primary emphasis on doctrine (e.g. Calvin’s Institutes) and New Testament books like Romans and Galatians

9. RADICAL REFORMERS a.Desired to move beyond reformation to restoration. b. A return to the model of the Early Church with an emphasis on Jesus’ teaching and the book of Acts b. A return to the model of the Early Church with an emphasis on Jesus’ teaching and the book of Acts c. Heavily persecuted – viewed as threatening state interests d. Tortured and put to death in mass numbers by both Catholic and Reformation countries e. Many fled to North America to save their lives e. Many fled to North America to save their lives

10. “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” ~ 1 Peter 2:9, NIV

11. “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” ~ 1 Peter 2:9, NIV

12. “Will you not revive us again, so that your people may rejoice in you?” ~ Psalm 85:6, NRSV