Was the 16th century Reformation a “revival?” I recently read this question in a book and felt intrigued by it. After giving it some thought I have come to the conclusion that the Reformation was indeed a genuine revival. I realize that most of us may not have viewed it as such, but lets consider […]
Interesting post by R. C. Sproul, copied from www.ligonier.org. Feel free to comment on it. I would like to see what others think. – One of the most dramatic moments in my life for the shaping of my theology took place in a seminary classroom. One of my professors went to the blackboard and wrote […]
The following post contain the words of a hymn written by an African pastor, Emmanuel T. Sibomana. He was a Baptist pastor born around 1915. He was born and lived near Musema in central Burundi. He published this hymn in 1946 and it was translated into English by a missionary in Rwanda, Rosemary Guillebaud. He […]
Following are two quotes from Allen Ross’s Commentary On The Psalms by Kregel Publications. These quotes are taken from his exegesis of Psalm 16 which he titles “The LORD’s Everlasting Provision and Protection.” Allen Ross emphasizes the truth that the God who is good and protects and provides for His people will not abandon them […]
What can the church today learn from the Magisterial Reformers of the sixteenth century? I believe that it is vital for the church, in particular the church in the West, to embrace the high regard for the primacy of Scripture that the sixteenth century Reformers contended for. It should go without saying that for any […]
Is reformation still needed in our churches? Is the Reformation started in the sixteenth century continuing, or is it complete? Is a study of the sixteenth century Reformation relevant for the Church today? These are important questions and I hope that I can provide at least some insight on the subject. First for a definition. […]