Tuesday, November 01, 2005
REFORMATION
This past Sunday was Reformation Sunday and Monday was Reformation Day. The term "Reformation" describes the series of changes in Western Christendom between the 14th and 17th centuries. Protestant denominations celebrate the last Sunday in October as Reformation Sunday to commemorate a significant date: on October 31, 1517, Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg.
During this season of "Reformation remembrance," it occurs to me that this should also be a time of personal re-formation. In this regard, I am reminded of the following prayer: "Merciful God, as we remember those who have gone before us, may we imitate their virtues, avoid their vices, and in all things give glory to you, through Jesus Christ our Lord." Those are powerful words. Would that they became a reality in each of our lives!May this season of Reformation be a time of personal re-formation for Christ's people, as we commit ourselves anew to a life of holiness unto the Lord.
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The Reformation is still underway! Wherever and whenever people go to the Bible and let the Spirit challenge the spirit of the age with God's truth, then watch out!
But sometimes the "old wineskins" cannot hold the Truth and new forms are made. Either way, God is sovereign and the Church will be preserved by His grace.
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But sometimes the "old wineskins" cannot hold the Truth and new forms are made. Either way, God is sovereign and the Church will be preserved by His grace.
Thanks for the post!
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