SUMMARY
Our church, Gospel Community Church, is a reformed church. What does that mean? Is that a denomination? Rick and Brad give a brief history of the reformation, look into reformed theology, and focus in on Calvinism (and Calvin's T.U.L.I.P. acronym). If you have heard about reformed theology and wanted to know more, this will be a great place to start! Feel free to email us with any questions you have about this topic.
QUESTIONS DISCUSSED
What do we mean by “reformed” or “reformation”?
Who is Martin Luther and what did he do during the Reformation? Why did the Reformation happen?
What are the Five Solas of the Reformation?
Who is John Calvin? What is Calvinism?
What does T.U.L.I.P. stand for and how does that play into reformed theology?
What is the difference between total depravity and utter depravity?
Where does Scripture talk about the elect?
What theological position gives God the most glory and shows the helplessness of humanity?
How can this impact our everyday life?
How does reformed theology lead to a high view of the Church and worship?
What is the point of prayer if God has predestined his chosen people and knows what will happen?
How does reformed theology show the greatness of God’s sovereignty?
RESOURCES/REFERENCES
Genesis 6:5 - The heart of man fell into complete corruption
Jeremiah 17:9 - The heart is deceitful
Romans 3:10-12 - No one is good
Romans 3:23 - Everyone has sinned
Deuteronomy 7:6-8 - God chooses Israel as His chosen people (elect) by His grace
Ephesians 1:3-6 - God chose the elect before the foundations of the world by His grace
John 10:11 - The Good Shepherd lays down His life
Ephesians 5:25 - Christ gave Himself up for the Church
Romans 8:29-30 - God has called those that He has chosen
John 18:9 - Jesus never loses those who are chosen
Romans 8:37-39 - We cannot be separated from God’s love
Philippians 1:6 - God will someday fully sanctify those He has chosen
Ephesians 2:1-10 - Summarizes the theology of Calvinism
Romans 7:24-25 - We cannot save ourselves, so give God the glory for our salvation
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