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The Five Sola's of the Reformation encapsulate the doctrine which the Reformers recovered by the power of the Holy Spirit.

The sermon explores the Baptist perspective on the Reformation through the lens of C.H. Spurgeon, emphasizing that while reformers like Martin Luther and John Calvin were flawed men, they were faithful servants of God who upheld the truth of Scripture. The speaker argues that Baptists should honor the doctrinal truths preserved by the reformers, such as justification by faith, while rejecting their errors, particularly regarding infant baptism. By using Spurgeon's high regard for Calvin and Luther as a model, the message encourages believers to judge all human teaching by the standard of the Bible rather than by tradition or personality. The central call is to avoid idolizing any individual, including famous preachers or reformers, and instead to focus exclusively on Jesus Christ and the sufficiency of His word. This approach fosters a healthy respect for church history that is grounded in humility, scriptural fidelity, and the ultimate authority of God's promises.

Prof. Huizenga's Fall Lecture 2026 I. Paths to Avoid II. The Reformed Faith as Experiential

What does the Bible say about love, is love a feeling or a choice, and what does it mean to practice biblical love in an unloving world? In this episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, host Josh Philpot and Pastor Richard Caldwell examine 1 John 4:7-8 and 4:10, Romans 12, and 1 Corinthians 13:4-6 to show that believers must evaluate love by the standard of Scripture rather than the distortions of culture or merely horizontal, natural affection. Through salvation, God reconciles sinners to Himself by His Son's death and pours His holy, sacrificial love into our hearts through the Spirit, producing love as the fruit of the Spirit as we walk in submission to God and His word in marriage, parenting, friendships, and the church. Looking at John 14:15 ("If you love me, you will keep my commandments"), 1 John, and Psalm 1, Pastor Caldwell explains that Christian love is first a devotional choice to obey God above every rival, a choice that also warms our brotherly affections, never rejoices in wrongdoing or affirms someone on a path to destruction, and speaks the truth with compassion and humility as ambassadors of Christ.

Title: The Supremacy of God's Word Speaker: Creston Thomas Series: 2026 Reformation Reflections Date: October 30, 2026 Bible: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 This sermon explores the theological principle of Sola Scriptura by examining 2 Timothy 3:14-17, emphasizing that God's Word is supreme over human tradition and cultural ideology. The speaker contrasts the Reformation's rejection of practices like indulgences with modern tendencies to elevate personal feelings or church traditions above biblical authority. By highlighting the inspiration and sufficiency of Scripture, the message argues that the Bible alone provides the necessary doctrine, correction, and instruction for a complete Christian life. The tone is instructional and encouraging, urging believers to resist the influence of the world and social media by allowing Scripture to govern their minds, families, and decision-making. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a daily commitment to prioritize God's Word as the sole source of truth and spiritual equipment for every good work.

Title: The Word Did Everything Speaker: Joshua Dutton Series: 2026 Reformation Reflections Date: October 30, 2026 Bible: Romans 1:16-17 This sermon traces the life of Martin Luther from his anxious monastic years to his pivotal theological breakthrough in Romans 1:17. It highlights how Luther's struggle with guilt and the corruption of the Catholic Church, particularly the sale of indulgences, led to the Protestant Reformation. The narrative emphasizes that the Reformation was driven not by human rebellion, but by the expositional preaching of Scripture and the doctrine of justification by faith alone. Through key events like the Diet of Worms and the Augsburg Confession, the message underscores that the Word of God, not human effort or authority, accomplishes the work of salvation. The sermon concludes by celebrating the enduring legacy of these biblical truths, affirming that salvation is a gift of divine grace received through faith in Jesus Christ.

Rome and the Reformers had very different ideas concerning the sacred and secular, listen in and find out what they were.

Reformation Day Lecture - Martin Luther's Theology of the Cross