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What Does the Reformation Mean for Today?

October 31, 2014 by mattperman

I believe the need for the Reformation, which began on this day in 1517 when Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on the door of the Church of All Saints, continues today. It continues on at least two fronts. First, the need for the Reformation continues because the Roman Catholic church has never turned from […]

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Luther's 95 Theses

October 31, 2014 by mattperman

In honor of Reformation Day today, here are Martin Luther’s 95 Theses, which sparked the Reformation. Here are also twol posts by Justin Taylor and one from Ligonier Ministries: Calvin on Why God Raised Up Luther to Reform the Church 497 Years Ago Today: An Interview with Carl Trueman on Luther’s 95 Theses What is […]

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Why Do We Do Good Works? More on the Holistic Nature of the Reformed Tradition

May 16, 2012 by mattperman

This is a great statement from the Heidelberg Catechism: Question 86: Since then we are delivered from our misery, merely of grace, through Christ, without any merit of ours, why must we still do good works? Answer: Because Christ, having redeemed and delivered us by his blood, also renews us by his Holy Spirit, after […]

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The Reformation Was Holistic

April 22, 2012 by mattperman

A truncated focus on the spiritual needs of people without concern for the physical and social needs of people is not part of the legacy of the Reformation. It came later, and from other sources. The Reformers were remarkably holistic, caring about all dimensions of the human person. The spiritual is most foundational, but this […]

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