Private Judgment in the Reformed Tradition

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Private Judgment in the Reformed Tradition

Lesson 18 Lecture 1

March 1, 2003 • Dr. Richard L. Pratt

1. Compare and contrast Medieval Roman Catholic, radical Anabaptist, and Reformed views on private judgment in relation to ecclesiastical tradition.

2. Describe some of the historical influences on emphasizing private judgment in the American church. How have these influences led to extremes?

3. Why do we need to choose a community? How does Pratt suggest you choose a community? What docs it mean to exercise "discriminating submission" with a community?

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