The History of Christianity in England

The history of Christianity is deeply rooted in England and can be traced back to the early centuries. Many of the creed of faith through belief in God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit are held today by Christians and were established by early church fathers in England.

Christianity in England would experience turmoil throughout several centuries with the entrance of the Crusades, which involved taking Holy Land back from the Muslims, and the establishment of Roman Catholicism. The primary conflict between Christianity and Catholicism being the rule of papacy – the Pope of Roman Catholicism rather than Christianity’s church being directed by Jesus and the Word of God.

Reformers such as John Wycliffe, John Calvin and Jacob Arminius attempted to bring Christianity back to the Church of England by openly communicating the Word of God and allowing them to choose the decision to be led by God, not the rule of a man.

Christianity in England has seen many different denominations brought about by men and women with various viewpoints on what the church should be and what the church should believe. The foundation of the faith of Christianity remains belief in Jesus as the Son of God, but differences remain in the theological doctrines.

For centuries people have struggled with the issues of faith, sin, doctrine, death and forgiveness. With denominational differences, religious differences and personal interpretation of the Word of God, these issues will continue to be areas of debate for centuries to come. However, the basis of Christianity speaks of a God who loves, forgives and gives redemption and salvation is a message of hope. Christianity in England has a heart for God and despite the differences or disagreements; the glue of Christianity remains the heart of Jesus Christ and Christianity remains the leading form of religion in England.