It is a natural, transitioning from Reformation to Thanksgiving. Through the Reformation the church recognizes the blessing of maintaining our focus on the blessing of justification by faith. It is embodied in the Solas that came from the Reformation over 500 years ago. God works in every generation by the means of His Holy Spirit, to reveal who we are, sinners, dead in trespass and sin, unable to approach Him. But the Spirit never leaves us in a place of hopelessness. It alw
The following was compiled by the late Pastor A. C. Holmgren and published in October 1985 Reformation Teachings This month we commemorate the 468th anniversary of the reformation. As we give thanks to God for this mighty work of His Spirit, let us review some of the basic teachings of Martin Luther. JUSTIFICATION- A PRONOUNCEMENT, NOT A PROCESS: “St Paul teaches everywhere that justification does not result from works but from faith alone, that it does not come in insta
Jesus, the Good Shepherd, has given His life for His sheep. “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15: 13) This solitary act brought us salvation. No other person could accomplish this task. This alone was the Shepherd’s work. He said, “No man taketh it from me, but I layeth it down of myself. I have the power to lay it down and I have the power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.” (John 10:
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