We must acknowledge that we live in an age in which Christianity today shares many similarities with the Roman Catholic Church. Scripture today is not considered to be sufficient for either out theology or for our worship. In fact, we see how the lack of theological foundations for theology has led to a virtual free-for-all …
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Preaching & Purpose! (3)
Pastoral Element There was much pastoral purpose too in Calvinʼs ministry. He sought to advise local and national churches. John Calvin sought to advise the Duke of Somerset under Edward VI, he sought to present him with a scheme of reform that would reform the English church. Unfortunately, Somerset died before the reforms could be …
Preaching & Purpose! (2)
Fruit of Reformation So reformation is brought about by the living voice of God in Christ coming to us, thus the church is reformed, it is built up. God breathes faith into his church. In the preaching of the word of God resides the power to save and restore the church. John Calvin appeals to …
Preaching & Purpose!
John Calvin speaks about the purpose of preaching. For Calvin it is the main means of grace, it is the dynamic of Godʼs grace, enabling repentance and faith. Calvin never despaired, even when he went back to Geneva, he hated the place, didnʼt want to go, but he never despaired of the circumstances in which …
