“The one who is righteous by faith shall live†Romans 1:16-17
THE BACKGROUND OF THE REFORMATION
Luther's struggle to find a merciful God The indulgence controversy of 1517 Luther's confession before the Diet of Worms in 1521 John Calvin and the imputed righteousness of God
PAUL'S PERSPECTIVE ON THE GOSPEL (Romans 1:16-17)
It is the power of God 1:16 its aim: salvation its appropriation: by faith It is the proclamation (revelation) of the righteousness of God 1:17a its content: a right standing before God its source: a gift from God its acquisition: by faith It is proven by the OT 1:17b
APPLICATIONS FOR TODAY
The Reformation restored the Biblical gospel in the church. The Reformation affirmed that salvation is never achieved by human performance, but it is only received by faith as a gift from God.The Reformation understanding of justification is man's only solution to the problem of guilt.
Featuring a sermon puts it on the front page of the site and is the most effective way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands including all mobile platforms + newsletter.
Text-Featuring a sermon is a less expensive way to bring this sermon to the attention of thousands on the right bar with optional newsletter inclusion. As low as $30/day.
