2,000 Years of Christ’s Power Vol. 2: The Middle Ages

Church history is not just a collection of dates and forgotten names—it is the living testimony of how Christ has built His church throughout the centuries. In this second volume of his acclaimed series, Nick Needham offers a clear, accessible, and deeply biblical view of the medieval period—a time often misunderstood and unfairly labeled as “the dark ages.”

While many have viewed this era as one of oppression, superstition, and spiritual stagnation, Needham invites us to rediscover how God used faithful men and women to prepare the way for the Protestant Reformation. Figures such as Bernard of Clairvaux—known for his devotion and defense of holiness—and John Wycliffe, a precursor of biblical reform, are examples of how the power of Christ worked even in difficult times.

This book not only presents a solid historical narrative but also:

• Explains the doctrinal and political development of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Analyzes the impact of the Crusades, the papacy, and the spiritual movements of the age.
• Offers a balanced perspective between historical critique and evangelical faithfulness.
• Shows how the Middle Ages were a time of preparation—not decline.

Written with academic clarity yet accessible to all readers, this volume is ideal for both theology and history students, as well as any Christian who desires to understand how God has preserved and used His church through the centuries.

About the Author:

Nick Needham is pastor and lecturer in Church History at Highland Theological College in Dingwall, Scotland, and minister of the Reformed Baptist Church in Inverness. With extensive teaching experience, including posts in systematic theology, Needham combines academic rigor with engaging and clear exposition—perfect for readers at every level.