Gavin Ortlund | Why Every Christian Should Study Church History

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In this video, theologian Gavin Ortlund explains that church history is not optional trivia for academics, but a vital part of Christian discipleship. The men and women of the past are not strangers to us—they are our spiritual family. Their sacrifice, courage, and faithfulness have shaped the Church and preserved the gospel in ways modern Christians often take for granted. Even the simple fact that we can read the Bible in multiple translations today is the result of centuries of copying, protecting, and translating Scripture—often under persecution.

Ortlund argues that studying church history also helps expose the blind spots of our own culture. Many modern assumptions feel obvious to us, yet Christians throughout history often approached the same questions with completely different instincts—especially regarding the holiness of God, divine judgment, mercy, and the nature of salvation. Learning from the past doesn’t mean idolizing it, but it does cultivate humility, gratitude, and a deeper sense of belonging in the global, historic Church.

Finally, Ortlund offers practical encouragement for anyone who feels intimidated by church history, recommending accessible entry points such as Pilgrim’s Progress and Athanasius’ On the Incarnation—works that are often shorter, clearer, and more spiritually enriching than many modern readers expect.

This video is part of a broader series on Protestant apologetics, exploring Scripture, theology, and church history with clarity, conviction, and pastoral warmth.
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