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- Reformed theology helps us by providing a systematic presentation of biblical truth so that we can interpret Scripture with Scripture (“the analogy of Scripture”).
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We are reformed according to the Word of God. THOMAS: While the Reformation in the sixteenth century defined the Reformed faith in terms of how it was different from Catholicism, the Synod of Dort just over four hundred years ago defined what is essential to the Reformed faith and the acronym TULIP.
- Reformed Theology Celebrates The Glory of God.
- Reformed Theology Uses Logic, But Takes Its Stand on The Bible.
- Reformed Theology Helps Us to Understand and Apply All Scripture.
- Reformed Theology Is Historical and Confessional.
- Reformed Theology Holds to Ancient Catholic Orthodoxy.
- Reformed Theology Exalts Jesus Christ as Our only Mediator.
- Reformed Theology Presents A Comprehensive Worldview—More Than Five points.
- Reformed Theology Breathes A Spirit of Practical Godliness.
- Reformed Theology Promotes Evangelism and Missions.
- Reformed Theology Sustains Faithful Preaching and Evokes Continual praise.
The heart and soul of Reformed theology is the glory of the triune God (Ps. 96:3; John 17:1). For this reason, it is often called “God-centered” theology. B. B. Warfield said, “The Calvinist, in a word, is the man who sees God. . . God in nature, God in history, God in grace. Everywhere he sees God in His mighty stepping, everywhere he feels the wo...
We must use logic to communicate clearly and coherently. Otherwise, we speak in empty riddles that darken people’s minds instead of bringing light. However, human wisdom cannot lead us to God (1 Cor. 1:21). God is so much greater than we are, and his ways so much higher than ours, that we can only know him truly as he makes himself known in his Wor...
In Reformed exegesis and hermeneutics, context is king. The largest context is what the whole Bible teaches on the particular topic at hand. Since all Scripture is inspired or “breathed out” by God (2 Tim. 3:16), the Bible presents a coherent message on each point of its doctrine and ethics. Reformed theology helps us by providing a systematic pres...
Tradition can be the bane or blessing of the church. Tradition hurts the church when we elevate it to divine authority (Matt. 15:6–9) but helps the church when each generation receives, examines, and passes on what our predecessors learned from the prophetic and apostolic word (2 Tim. 2:2). Innovation can be very helpful for technology, but in Chri...
Reformed theology does not depart from our ancient Christian heritage but affirms the catholic, orthodox doctrines of God and Christ that form the backbone of the great confessional tradition of worldwide Christianity. Though the Reformers were excommunicated by the Roman Catholic Church, they did not cast off the Trinitarian faith of the councils ...
Christ is everything to believers (Col. 3:11). The Holy Scriptures teach us to “count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord” (Phil. 3:8). Earlier we noted that Reformed theology is God-centered; here we clarify that it is centered on the triune God who comes to us through the only Mediator, Jesus Christ. Th...
When people ask, “What is Reformed theology?” they often receive an answer couched in terms of “the five points of Calvinism,” the doctrines of total human depravity, unconditional divine election, Christ’s death for the elect, God’s sovereignty in saving them, and their final perseverance in grace to eternal life and glory. Or, they might hear the...
God-centered teaching calls us to God-centered living. The Word aims to inculcate the wisdom of God’s Word through faith in Christ (2 Tim. 3:15), and the beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord (Prov. 9:10). Though it is possible to do theology in a spiritually arid, merely intellectual manner, Reformed theology has historically aimed at the sa...
Reformed doctrine has been treasured by some of the greatest evangelists of all time, such as George Whitefield and Jonathan Edwards. The missionary expansion of the church came as God’s answer to the prayers of Reformed and Presbyterian churches, taught by the Westminster Directory for the Public Worship of God to intercede for “the propagation of...
The Reformers and Puritans theologized in their preaching and preached their theology. The Reformers and Puritans took their cue as preachers from the apostle Paul: “I believed, and therefore have I spoken” (2 Cor. 4:13). This was not merely a method they embraced, but the fruit of their encounter with the living God through the truths of his Word....
- Reformed Theology Clings to the Five Solas. When looking at their teaching and preaching, the reformers' main points of emphasis were captured into five core phrases or slogans known as the Five Solas.
- 3. Sola Gratia (“grace alone”) We are saved by the grace of God alone (Romans 6:23). Grace can more simply be defined as unmerited kindness (1 John 4:10).
- 2. Reformed Theology Is More Than Just the 5 Points of Calvinism. Often people will first think of predestination or the five points of Calvinism when they hear of Reformed Theology.
- 3. Reformed Theology Does Not Promote Lazy Disciples. I have been witness to both lukewarm, lackadaisical Christians who do not believe in reformed theology, and Reformed Christians who do not believe it’s their responsibility to reach the nations.
Feb 7, 2024 · Taken together, these insights show that conversation on what it means to be Reformed continues to flourish at Calvin Theological Seminary as we welcome new colleagues and they contribute to this ongoing and fruitful dialogue.
Feb 15, 2024 · Calvin Seminary identifies as a Reformed seminary. What does this look like in the classroom? Is the type of Reformed learning that takes place at Calvin Seminary unique? Calvin Theological Seminary recently hosted two roundtables to discuss the Reformed tradition and how it shapes life and learning at the seminary.
Sep 20, 2023 · What Is Reformed Theology? We often get the questions, “What does it mean to be Reformed?” and “What is Reformed theology? In today’s episode, Jon and Justin answer these questions by discussing five historical tenets of Reformed theology: covenant theology, Calvinism, confessionalism, ordinary means of grace, and the law/gospel ...
