Blessings from the Reformation

Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2014, Reformed Faith

Northwest Bible Church – Oct. 26, 2014  Worship Service – Alan Conner
BLESSINGS FROM THE REFORMATION
 Intro

A. RECOVERY OF THE GOSPEL.

1)  Contrasted with Roman Catholic gospel.

2) Rom. 1:17;  Phil. 3:9;  Eph. 2:8-9;  Rom. 3:24, 28; 5:1,  etc.

3) Justification:

– Council of Trent:

– the act of God’s free grace where he pardons all our sins and accepts us as righteous in his sight, only for the righteousness of Christ imputed to us and received by faith alone.     The Westminster Confession of Faith

B. THE SCRIPTURES IN THE VENACULAR OF THE PEOPLE.

C. CALVIN’S VIEW OF CIVIL GOVERNMENT.

1) Prior to Calvin

2) Calvin’s view:

3) Developments by Calvin’s disciples:

4) Influence on America.

Conclusion