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TULIP, The Flower of Salvation: Understanding the Basics of Calvinism
Myths, fears, and irrational attacks concerning the basics of Calvinism abound, usually out of ignorance or not having actually read the basic clear arguments for the tenets of Calvinism. This book explains in basis terms the five major principles of Calvinism, including their origins as a rebuttal...
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What Are the Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation?
Steve Swartz, The Protestant Reformation: Looking Back and Ahead
Many of the beliefs that protestants hold dear today found their greatest clarification in the teaching of the reformers. The summary of the most important of these doctrines have been crystallized into what theologians call the Solas (from the Latin sola, “alone”). While there are many, five solas rise to the top as the most important.
Who Were the Heroes of the Protestant Reformation (Continued)?
Steve Swartz, The Protestant Reformation: Looking Back and Ahead
In the previous article, I wrote about John Wycliffe, “The morning star of the Reformation.” He was responsible for beginning the movement to give the Bible to people in their own language rather than restricting access to the Bible solely to the professional clergy of the Roman Catholic Church. As the Reformation continued to spread across Europe and around the world, a young Frenchman, John Calvin, was encouraged to enter the Catholic priesthood. Studying for the priesthood in Paris, by 1527 Calvin had developed friendships with individuals who were reform-minded, setting the stage for his eventual conversion. Calvin's father then advised him to study law rather than theology, recognizing that he would earn more money as a lawyer than a priest.
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September 27, 2024
The more deeply the people of God are convinced of the revelation, inspiration, infallibility, and clarity of Scripture, the greater the undeniable authority of Scripture will permeate every aspect of a believer’s life. This conference will be more than just lectures on why you can believe the Bible...
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