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¡Viva La Reformacion!
The Reformation was a crescendo, a climactic moment of theological pressure that finally exploded in the 16th century at Luther’s rediscovery of Justification by Faith Alone.
Covenant Renewal Worship: Why We Do What We Do On Sunday Mornings
Recently, we covered what it means to be Reformed: the five solas, Calvinistic soteriology, the importance of the historic Reformed confessions, and how covenant theology undergirds our practice. All of this is foundational to the Sunday worship service. This post gives an overview of our liturgy: covenant renewal worship.
What is Reformed? Part 4: Covenantalism
In our series on what it means to be Reformed, we have covered the five solas, five points of Calvinism, and confessionalism. But truly Reformed churches are also covenantal. This post will explain the importance of the covenants before defining how covenantal we must be to be considered Reformed.
What is Reformed? Part 3: Confessional
In our series on Reformed theology, we have covered the five solas and five points of Calvinism, but Reformed theology must address all of faith and life, so a Reformed church must subscribe to a historic Reformed confession. This post will look at the meaning and importance of being confessional.
What is Reformed? Part 2: Calvinism
Last time, we began to discuss the distinctives of Reformed theology with the Five Solas that represent the core reasons the Protestants had to break away from Roman Catholicism. This post will cover Calvinist soteriology (TULIP): total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, and perseverance of the saints.
What is Reformed? Part 1: The Solas
I occasionally refer to Reformed theology as foundational to what I write. This is the first in a series that will better define what that means. This post will cover the Five Solas of the Reformation. Future posts will discuss Calvinism, confessionalism, and covenant theology.
Your Eschatology Matters
Your eschatology matters. It will not only affect your view of the end times, but how you view culture and how you will engage in it.
Ecclesia Reformata, Semper Reformanda
Today, as we live in a similar time of heresy and spiritual decline, let us remember that the Protestant Reformation is not over. While Luther, Calvin, Knox, and others did much to reform the Church, there is always a need for Reformation in every generation!