Doctrine: Deliverance or Destruction (1 Timothy 4:13-16)
In this message, we see the disastrous effects of false doctrine on believers and unbelievers. We have a clear distinction between the teachings of Rome and the Protestant faith on the five Solas of the Reformation. We get a clear call to share the truth with Roman...
The Reformation and the Ordinances (Luke 22:14-20; Matthew 28:16-20)
A look at the two ordinances given to the church: baptism and the Lord’s Supper. This message contrasts the Protestant understanding of these subjects with the Catholic teaching.
The Reformation and Justification by Faith (Romans 4:4-5)
An exposition of Romans 4:4-5. An explanation of imputed vs. infused righteousness.
The Reformation and the Will of Man (1 Peter 1:3)
A look at what Luther called “the hinge upon which the whole [Reformation] turns,” the subject of “free will.” This message provides an exposition of 1 Peter 1:3 and a look at what Scripture says regarding the nature of man’s will. Is it free? Is salvation a matter of...
The Reformation – An Introduction
This October, we celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. The date we assign to the beginning of that Reformation is October 31, 1517. Five centuries ago, an Augustinian monk named Martin Luther nailed a document, today known as “The...
The Reformation and The Sufficiency of Scripture (2 Peter 1:3-4; 19-21)
A look at the formative principle of the reformation: sola scriptura. What does the Bible say about itself? What is the authority for the life and faith of the believer? In this sermon, we contrast the position of Rome with the Protestant commitment to Sola Scriptura....
500th Anniversary of the Reformation
Sunday, September 24, we started our series celebrating the 500th Anniversary of the start of the Protestant Reformation. You can see from the series of sermon titles and texts below that we will be addressing some (not all) of the theological divisions...