Category Archives: Reformation
Goldingay on psalm 74
“When the people of God finds itself thus abandoned by God, as it is in much of the West as the church is in decline, the appropriate response is not to pretend that this has not happened or to turn … Continue reading
Post-everythings
I was reminded the other day of this article by Tim Keller on reaching post-everythings. His thesis is that the reformed theological tradition contains within it the resources to effectively witness to postmoderns, listening to their concerns without selling out. … Continue reading
Reformation Day
Happy reformation day everyone. No profound thoughts this year, but if you follow the links to the right or check out your other favourite blogs no doubt others have had some. Semper reformanda and all that kind of stuff.
Predestined to appear
Steve Jeffrey (who is the Minister here, and studied here, and co-wrote this book) is going to be on telly tonight – Revelation TV to be exact, taking part in a live debate on Calvinism starting at 9PM. If you … Continue reading
Reformation Day: People changed by Romans 3
Today is Reformation Day. On October 31st 1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the Cathedral in Wittenberg. This standard procedure for engaging debate would prove a little more inflammatory than Luther thought possible at the … Continue reading
Reformation Day: People changed by Romans 2
Today is Reformation Day. On October 31st 1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the Cathedral in Wittenberg. This standard procedure for engaging debate would prove a little more inflammatory than Luther thought possible at the … Continue reading
Reformation Day: People changed by Romans 1
Tomorrow is Reformation Day. On October 31st 1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the Cathedral in Wittenberg. This standard procedure for engaging debate would prove a little more inflammatory than Luther thought possible at the … Continue reading
Fridays are for Calvinism
2009 marks 500 years since the French reformer John Calvin was born. There are a variety of things going on around the world, and around the internet marking this anniversary, for example see here and here and here. Calvin was … Continue reading
Reformation Day: Cheap grace
Scanning through the 95 theses, it is interesting to note that Luther’s initial concerns were largely to do with the cheap grace offered in indulgences and the like, and the way in which this would work against promoting true repentance … Continue reading
Reformation Day: Scripture Alone
Today is reformation day. On this day in 1517 Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the cathedral in Wittenberg, apparently a regular debating practice at the time, yet one which in the providence of God sparked … Continue reading
