Today is Reformation Day! Praise the Lord!
What was the Protestant Reformation? And why is it important for us to never forget?
“The Protestant Reformation was a widespread theological revolt in Europe against the abuses and totalitarian control of the Roman Catholic Church. Reformers such as Martin Luther in Germany, Ulrich Zwingli in Switzerland, and John Calvin in France protested various unbiblical practices of the Catholic Church and promoted a return to sound biblical doctrine. The precipitating event of the Protestant Reformation is generally considered to be Luther’s posting of his Ninety-five Theses on the door of the Wittenberg Church on October 31, 1517.” (Got questions article: What was the Protestant Reformation?)
I encourage you to read the whole article here.
The five solas, addressed in the article above, are five important doctrines that are at the heart of the Reformers’ call to return to Biblical teaching, and are just as important today as they were in the sixteenth century.
I am so thankful for believers today who continue to contend for the faith (Jude 1:3), and teach sound doctrine (Titus 2:1) within the church. The 2017 G3 conference focused on the Reformation, and how men are still protesting today.
Here is a list of the conference messages:
This excellent article addresses women and the modern day Reformation.
Oh Father, may we be women who stand for truth and contend for the faith! Help us to stand firm on Your Word, and in Your Strength. Help us to fight for the faith in Christ alone through faith alone by Grace alone, standing firm on the suffiency of Scripture….and may we do this with a gentle and quiet spirit, being able to teach others with patience. Make us women who persevere, endure, love, and live all for the Glory of God alone!
Unified in Truth 