Martin Luther is often the central figure to the Protestant Reformation. We saw last week that there were in fact pre-reformers as well who, in their own way, laid some groundwork for what was to come in Martin Luther's time. Like Wycliffe, Martin Luther found some friends in higher places that became key in his … Continue reading Martin Luther
Reformation
Before Martin Luther
As we come up on this year's 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, I want to highlight 2 "pre-reformers" and their impacts. This two people would be John Wyclif and Jan Hus. John Wyclif (there is some variant use of spelling on his last name) - his name is still known to this day in … Continue reading Before Martin Luther
Reformation
This year I will be posting a series of articles on the Protestant Reformation as we lead up to Reformation Sunday and Reformation Day of 2017. This year marks the 500th anniversary of the Reformation tied to the posting of Martin Luther's famed 95 theses that sparked change in Europe that continues to spill over, … Continue reading Reformation
5 Solas
The 5 solas of the Protestant Reformation, from which came Protestantism, are also known as the 5 pillars. They are as follows: (in Latin with the English to the right) Sola Scriptura (Scripture alone) Sola Gratia (Grace alone) Sola Fide (Faith alone) Solus Christus (Christ alone) Soli Deo Gloria (Glory (to God) alone) "Alone" does … Continue reading 5 Solas
Perseverance/Preservation
T U L I P P = Perseverance of the saints (aka true followers) This is the 5th and final point of the 5 points of Calvinism and of the teaching tool TULIP. Keeping the previous points in mind, P points to how an individual that is part of the elect will not fall away. In other … Continue reading Perseverance/Preservation
Irresistible Grace
T U L I P, 'I' being Irresistible for Irresistible Grace. This is my favorite as it is through God's grace extended to us that we even come to Him. It is through this extended grace that we become empowered to saving faith, without which we would only choose to continue in our depravity. So … Continue reading Irresistible Grace
Limited Atonement
T - total depravity U - unconditional election L - limited atonement The third point is often most contentious bringing about two groups, the 4-pointers and the 5-pointers. The 4-point Calvinist would reject limited atonement whereas the 5-point accept it. The point of contention is whether or not the atonement for sin paid by Christ's death was … Continue reading Limited Atonement
Unconditional Election
T - total depravity U - unconditional election Some quibble about this one but regardless of the camp they come from, it is clear and without a doubt that the "elect", as seen in the Scriptures, describes those in Christ (true Christians). Considering total depravity, we cannot turn to Him on our own any longer. … Continue reading Unconditional Election
Monergist Gratia 