In the Year of Our Lord

The story of the church is important for Christians to know, for it contains rich and uplifting stories of God’s dealings with His people. Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson takes the reader on a tour of the Christian history, featuring stories and songs to give believers a sense of their place in God’s kingdom and to encourage them in their walk.

1. Opening Credits
2. Introduction
3. Chapter 1: The First Century | The Early Growth of the Church
4. Chapter 2: The Second Century | Troubles Inside and Outside
5. Chapter 3: The Third Century | The Apologists
6. Chapter 4: The Fourth Century | A Momentous Time
7. Chapter 5: The Fifth Century | God's Sovereignty over All
8. Chapter 6: The Sixth Century | Christianity in Scotland
9. Chapter 7: The Seventh Century | Gregory and Muhammad
10. Chapter 8: The Eighth Century | Disputes over Images
11. Chapter 9: The Ninth Century | Conflict and Sacrifice
12. Chapter 10: The Tenth Century | A Dark Time
13. Chapter 11: The Eleventh Century | Schism, Anselm, and the Crusades
14. Chapter 12: The Twelfth Century | Theological Developments
15. Chapter 13: The Thirteenth Century | Francis and Thomas
16. Chapter 14: The Fourteenth Century | Forerunners of the Reformation
17. Chapter 15: The Fifteenth Century | Setting the Stage
18. Chapter 16: The Sixteenth Century | Luther's Discovery
19. Chapter 17: The Seventeenth Century | The Puritans
20. Chapter 18: The Eighteenth Century | Revolutions and Revival
21. Chapter 19: The Nineteenth Century | A Time of Contrasts
22. Chapter 20: The Twentieth Century | Hope
23. Closing Credits

Sinclair B. Ferguson

Sinclair Buchanan Ferguson, a Scottish theologian, is well-regarded in Reformed Christian circles for his teaching, writing, and editorial contributions, and he currently holds the esteemed position of Chancellor's Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminar.

Ferguson's journey in ministry began when he was ordained as a minister in the Church of Scotland in 1971. He dedicated a decade of his life as the minister of St. John's, Baltasound, the northernmost parish in Scotland, located on the island of Unst, Shetland. Eager to expand his knowledge and share his expertise, he accepted a teaching position as a part-time Professor of Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia.

Since 2013, Ferguson has been actively involved in the ministry at St. Peter's Free Church in Dundee, where he serves as a preacher and elder. In 2022, a Festschrift was published in his honor, highlighting his significant contributions to theology. Ferguson has also made a mark as an editor with the Banner of Truth Trust and as a professor of systematic theology at Redeemer Seminary in Dallas. Notably, he has held the esteemed Charles Krahe Chair for Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary.

A beloved author, teacher and pastor, Dr. Ferguson continues to serve the Body of Christ in many roles, which include as a council member of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals and currently serving as a teaching fellow for Ligonier Ministries.