The real essence of the Reformation wasn’t the doctrine of justification — vital as it was, and is. The real essence of the Reformation was access to, and personal encounter with, God himself through his word. The Reformers took the Catholic Church’s closed book and opened it first for themselves — to read and preach and write and sing — and then for all to hear.
Open the Gates to Paradise: Celebrating 500 Years of the Reformation
Romans 1:16-17 (Stand Alone)
October 29, 2017 • David Mathis
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In this stand-alone sermon, Pastor Joe Rigney preaches on an obedience that shines by expounding upon words from Paul's letter in Philippians 2:12-18. God works within us so that we can work out a proper mindset and spirit – cheerful, without grumbling or complaining, looking first to the interest of others – so that God is happily pleased.
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