The “Reformed” Movement Definition A. Second branch of the Reformation centered in cities. B. Went further in their reform than the Lutheran churches.
The “Reformed” Movement I. Ulrich Zwingli [1484-1531] A. Reformer of Zurich, Switzerland Same generation as Luther Martin Luther (1483-1546) Ulrich Zwingli (1484-1531)
The “Reformed” Movement Ulrich Zwingli Reformer of Zurich Village priest Chaplain of Swiss mercenary soldiers
The “Reformed” Movement Ulrich Zwingli Reformer of Zurich Pastor of Zurich church Preached biblical sermons Reforms followed Town council passed reforms into law
The “Reformed” Movement Ulrich Zwingli B. Confrontation with Anabaptists Young followers wanted faster reforms. Zwingli refused. Radicals rioted, expelled and executed.
The “Reformed” Movement Ulrich Zwingli C. Confrontation with Luther Basic agreement with Luther Differed with Luther The Application of Scripture Luther – The Bible is the proclamation of the gospel, not a law book. Zwingli – The Bible is the proclamation of the gospel, and a law book
The “Reformed” Movement Ulrich Zwingli C. Confrontation with Luther Nature of the sacraments Luther – The bread and wine contained the physical body of Jesus Zwingli – The bread and wine merely symbols of the body and blood.
The “Reformed” Movement Ulrich Zwingli C. Confrontation with Luther Church-State relations Both believed church and state produce a Christian society: Luther – church and state have different functions they should not cross
The “Reformed” Movement Ulrich Zwingli C. Confrontation with Luther Church-State relations Luther – church and state have different functions they should not cross Zwingli –church and state can share each other's functions Zwingli died fighting the Catholics.
The “Reformed” Movement Ulrich Zwingli II. John Calvin [1509-1564] Second generation reformer Born in France Converted at University of Paris Institutes of the Christian Religion
The “Reformed” Movement II. John Calvin B. Ministry in Geneva, Switzerland Geneva Protestant for political reasons
The “Reformed” Movement II. John Calvin B. Ministry in Geneva Calvin persuaded to stay William Farel
The “Reformed” Movement II. John Calvin B. Ministry in Geneva City governed by city council "according to the laws of God”
The “Reformed” Movement II. John Calvin B. Ministry in Geneva Reformed faith spread across Europe
The “Reformed” Movement II. John Calvin B. Ministry in Geneva Refuge for persecuted Protestants Geneva Academy trained missionaries to go throughout Europe
The “Reformed” Movement II. John Calvin C. Calvin's Theology Calvin's theology was not new Heinrich Bullinger, Girolamo Zanchi, John Knox, Ulrich Zwingli, Peter Martyr, Martin Bucer, J Prague?, William Perkings John Huss, Phlip Melanchthon, Martin Luther, John Calvin, Theodore Beza, Johannes Oecolampadius John Wyclif Monk, demon, pope, and cardinal try to blow out the candle of the Gospel in their midst.
The “Reformed” Movement II. John Calvin C. Calvin's Theology Combined theology & Christian living.
The “Reformed” Movement II. John Calvin C. Calvin's Theology Theme of Institutes - knowledge of God What do we know about God? From creation? From Christ?
The “Reformed” Movement II. John Calvin C. Calvin's Theology Theme of Institutes - knowledge of God What do we know about God? From life [Holy Spirit & scripture]? Through the Church [the sacraments]?
The “Reformed” Movement II. John Calvin C. Calvin's Theology Theme of Institutes - knowledge of God What does it mean to know God? To let God be God To act on His promises
The “Reformed” Movement II. John Calvin C. Calvin's Theology Theme of Institutes - knowledge of God What does it mean to know God? To obey His law To seek His honor
The “Reformed” Movement II. John Calvin C. Calvin's Theology Theme of Institutes - knowledge of God What does it mean to know God? To acknowledge God as revealed in scripture.
The “Reformed” Movement II. John Calvin D. Calvin's doctrine of salvation Justification by grace Meaning of grace Teaching of all the reformers
The “Reformed” Movement II. John Calvin D. Calvin's doctrine of salvation CALVINISM ARMINIANISM Total Depravity Unconditional Election Limited Atonement Irresistible Grace Perseverance of Saints Free Will Conditional Election Universal Atonement Resistible Grace Loss of Salvation
The “Reformed” Movement II. John Calvin E. Calvin's doctrine of Sanctification Sanctification is a life-long process by which the be-liever submits increas-ingly to the work of the Holy Spirit in his life as the Spirit molds him into the likeness of Jesus Christ.
The “Reformed” Movement II. John Calvin E. Calvin's doctrine of Sanctification Sanctification is accomplished by: Mortification Vivification
The “Reformed” Movement II. John Calvin F. Calvin's doctrine of the church Church government - by councils of the spiritually mature
The “Reformed” Movement II. John Calvin F. Calvin's doctrine of the church Marks of the True Church Scriptures have their rightful place
The “Reformed” Movement II. John Calvin F. Calvin's doctrine of the church Marks of the True Church Sacraments are rightly administered. “Prophetic” view Baptism Holy Communion
The “Reformed” Movement II. John Calvin F. Calvin's doctrine of the church Marks of the True Church Godly discipline is maintained