This is a great pairing: one of my favorite teachers (Mike Reeves) paired with one of my favorite resources (Ligonier’s DVD/CD teaching series) on a fascinating period in church history (the English Reformation and the Puritans).
Here is a description of the series:
Few stories contain heroism, betrayal, ricocheting monarchs, bold stands against repressive authorities, and redemption like this one. And fewer generations have modeled commitment to the gospel and the application of God’s Word like the Puritans of England. In this 12-part series, Dr. Michael Reeves surveys Puritan theology and the work of the Holy Spirit when the Reformation flourished in England. Major milestones of this movement underscore the Puritan’s special place in history, as they displayed spiritual wisdom and discernment still benefiting pulpits and believers today.
You can watch the first session, on “William Tyndale and the English Reformers” below for free:
Here’s a description of that first session:
The Reformation in England is a thrilling story of the recapturing of God’s grace. In this first lesson, Dr. Reeves relates the emergence of the English Reformation in connection to influences outside the country, especially Erasmus and Luther. We then learn of the foundational role played by Thomas Bilney and the White Horse Inn within England. The lesson culminates with a focus on the English Reformer William Tyndale, particularly in connection to his translation of the Bible into English. Such forbidden labors and the product that resulted not only led to his martyrdom but also catalyzed the Reformation cause in England.
You can purchase the audio or video set of additional sessions here, or get individual sessions one at a time.
You can also download a study guide for free.
For Robert Godfrey’s church history survey, which I highly recommend, go here.
