April 14 – 1968 = James Boice becomes pastor of Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philly Acts 16:5 “So the churches were strengthened in the faith and they increased in numbers daily.” Easter, April 14, 1968, was the first Sunday of Rev. James... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
April 13 – 1685 = Drowning of Two Margrets Psalm 25:7 “Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for the sake of your goodness O LORD!” On April 13,1685, the elderly Margaret... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
April 12 – 1567 = Guido De Bres sends his last letter to his wife from prison. Matthew 10:29 “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father.” “Now remember I did not fall into the... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
April 11 – 1525 = Zurich city council ordered Lord’s Supper after Reformed manner to take place on the 13th Luke 22:20 “And likewise the cup after they had eaten saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood”... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
April 10 – 1564 = Conference of Maulbron to convert Frederick III to Lutheranism. Luke 22:19 “And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and gave it to them saying, ‘Take eat, this is my body which is given for you. Do this in... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
April 9 – 1522 = Affair of Sausages Great Council meets in Zurich about breaking of Lent. Romans 14:2 “One person believe he may eat anything, while the weak eats only vegetables.” The Reformed Reformation can be said to have started by eating... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
April 8 -1629 = William Teellinck dies at age of 50. 1 Timothy 4:7 “Have nothing to do with irreverent silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness.” William Teellinck is the founder of the Dutch Further Reformation. He had gone and lived with... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
April 7 – 1525 = Council restores Romanist worship in Bern leaving Haller alone. 1 Kings 19:10 “He said, ‘I have been very jealous for the LORD, the God of hosts. For the people of Israel have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
April 6 – 1549 = Martin Bucer had to flee Strassborg a fugitive for refusing to accept the Augsburg Interim. Martin Bucer was a famous reformer in the town of Strassborg. He had worked tirelessly to promote unity and reformation. But the... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
April 5 – 1549 Calvin’s wife dies Ruth 4:14 “Then the women said to Naomi, ‘Blessed be the LORD who has not left you this day without a redeemer, may His name be renowned in Israel.” Idellette De Bures died on April 5, 1549. She was a... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
