Why the Reformation Still Matters
Nov 1st, 2011 | By Douglas K. Adu-Boahen | Category: Featured ArticleThis post was written late last night in commemoration of Reformation Day 2011. Realising I attached an hour’s worth of video, I figured it would be better to post this in the afternoon when folks could benefit b
It’s 10:20pm on Reformation Day. October 31, 2011. 494 years after Martin Luther nailed 95 theses to a church door and sparked off the greatest revival of truth since the days of the early church. I struggled to think what to write for Reformation Day, even though today was my day off.
Then it hit me – times haven’t changed all that much since 1517. Luther had indulgences, promising blessing from God in return for cash and we have…well, we have this:
What was the answer in 1517? A rediscovery of the Gospel of God’s glorious grace. And in 2011, well, the answer is still the Gospel of God’s grace. Take some time and rediscover the glorious truth of salvation by the free grace of God in Christ Jesus:
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Hi there Douglas
Nice post. Thank God for the reformation! If not we would be in a dire situation.
But here's a question, would the reformation of happened if Calvin and Luther weren't around? Would there have been be a break-away? Do you think that it would of happened at a later date, if at all.
Thanks Jonah
Hey Jonah, hope all is well over in Scotland. Interesting proposition you bring up. I think it would have happened regardless – especially when you consider men such as Wycliffe and Hus who are classified as 'pre-Reformers' and really blazed the trail for the Reformers. Further with the rise of the humanist movement and its cry of 'ad fontes' ('to the sources'), it was only a matter of time, humanly speaking', before someone noted that the sources didn't agree with the Roman Catholic system. That's my take on it, anyway…——————
yeah I guess you're right.
All things are well in Scotland, thanks
I forgot that there were previous reformers. You anwered well.
Thanks
Jonah
And these new found "truths" were not some new found "fad" or fantasy, but were really a way of finding our way back to the God Source,from which we have all in some way or another removed ourselves,and these truths would eventually help me solve my problems,and lead to a new and better life. All of these events were going on in my life at a time when my marriage was extremely rocky and through these extremely trying times.