Every Christian should join a church; it is their clear obligation according to the Scriptures. God's people are not dogs that can go alone, but sheep, and therefore they should go in flocks. C.H. Spurgeon
Reformation
MG Tidbit #1 – Confession Name
The following names all refer to the same confession: The 2nd London Baptist Confession of Faith The 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith Various short-hand versions of the above
Quote #95 – 1689 Confession – 1.4
The authority of the Holy Scripture, for which it ought to be believed, dependeth not upon the testimony of any man or church, but wholly upon God (who is truth itself), the author thereof; therefore it is to be received because it is the Word of God.2 Peter 1:19-21; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Thessalonians 2:13; … Continue reading Quote #95 – 1689 Confession – 1.4
Quote #75 – John Gill
In regards to Jesus Christ . . . He is Son of God because of the incarnation, he is Son of God because of the resurrection, he is Son of God because he is mediator.
Recommended Videos on the Reformation
The following are videos I personally found useful and informative on the Protestant Reformation. Find these below for your own use and enjoyment. This first one is about 15 minutes long and gives a good overview. https://youtu.be/1o8oIELbNxE Here's a more lengthy documentary involving Luther and the Protestant Reformation: https://youtu.be/CXK9NNp1yk4 I don't agree with absolutely everything … Continue reading Recommended Videos on the Reformation
Disputation on the Power of Indulgences (Luther’s 95 Theses)
When: OCTOBER 31, 1517 Out of love for the truth and the desire to bring it to light, the following propositions will be discussed at Wittenberg, under the presidency of the Reverend Father Martin Luther, Master of Arts and of Sacred Theology, and Lecturer in Ordinary on the same at that place. As such he … Continue reading Disputation on the Power of Indulgences (Luther’s 95 Theses)
Reformation Sunday
Traditionally, Reformation Sunday is observed on the Sunday at the end of October. This year that was October 29th. It is observed as a day to remember the Protestant Reformation, Martin Luther's 95 theses, as well as a day to express appreciation to pastors and elders who guide the flock at our churches. Traditions surrounding … Continue reading Reformation Sunday
Sola
The 5 solas of the Protestant Reformation are originally written in Latin and each indicate an aspect in the Christian faith with the world "alone" attached, or "sola". In my previous post, I addressed the topics of indulgence and salvation as it relates to the Catholic church and the Protestant Reformation. If you have not … Continue reading Sola
Key Reformation Disputes
There are a number of items the reformers diverged on from the Roman Catholic Church. Two of the key points made by not just Martin Luther would be the topics of indulgences and salvation. Indulgences For those who do not know: indulgences are grants made by the pope that people can then buy in order … Continue reading Key Reformation Disputes
Along Martin Luther and Beyond
Let us go to some of Martin Luther's counterparts and those who came after. They are: Desiderus Erasmus (~1467 to 1536), born in Rotterdam (Netherlands), Christian HumanistJohn Calvin (1509 to 1564), born in France - didn't stay there, considered Martin's successor by manyHuldrych (Ulrich) Zwingli (1484 to 1530), Swiss Reformer As you can see, all … Continue reading Along Martin Luther and Beyond
Monergist Gratia 