An overview of the story of the Bible and the subsequent history of the Church. I wrote this a while ago and would do it differently now, but it still has value.
23. The Church AD 32 - AD 313 Grassroots, decentralized movement. Functioning On the margins of society and underground. Social Position No dedicated sacral buildings. Services often underground or persecuted. Buildings
33. The Church AD 313 - Today? Institutional and hierarchical notion of leadership and structure. Functioning Church is perceived as central to society and the surrounding culture. Social Position Buildings are central to the notion and experience of church. Buildings