1. The Amazing Reformation

2. Intro
What is the most important thing about profiting from real estate?
From buying stocks?

3. Intro
It’s about timing

4. The timing of the coming of Jesus
Galatians 4 4 But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son
Romans 5 6 When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners.

5. The timing of the coming of Jesus
The Pax Romana
The personal mobility
Compare Roman times to Medieval times mobility

6. A timing for the salvation of the Jews
Luke 21  24 … Jerusalem will be trampled on by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.

7. A timing for the salvation of the Jews
Romans 11 25 I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers and sisters, so that you may not be conceited: Israel has experienced a hardening in part until the full number of the Gentiles has come in, 26 and in this way all Israel will be saved.

8. A timing for the salvation of the Jews
More Jews have come to Jesus than every before.

9. The Reformation Was about Timing
The Gutenberg Press made Luther’s teachings unstoppable. (The advance in communication.)
The Renaissance. Recovery of the Greek New Testament. Repentance vs penance.

10. Phenomenon in Info Tech (Communication)
We are well into the age of information through info tech
Fast and easy information affects us in profound ways in our daily life
Faith. Banning the Bible becomes nonsense.
Info tech and the dual band proliferation of good and evil through info tech.
Any censorship becomes impossible: of good or evil

11. Phenomenon in Info Tech (Communication)
Ability to connect remotely may change how we gather together (e.g. where Chrisitans are persecuted).
The info tech today is many times more powerful than the Gutenberg Press
Info tech and the dual band proliferation of good and evil through info tech.
Any censorship becomes impossible: of good or evil

12. Phenomenon in Personal Mobility
The ability to connect easily gave rise to the mega church
Super mega church in the offing?
Mobility vs the craving for community and the ability to simulcast.

13. Phenomenon in Personal Mobility
Opinion. Craving for community and simulcast will prevail. Smaller connected communities with less preachers who are more capable, and more pastors who look to personal care.
We are at the cusp of something new, powerful and exciting. Our children will do church differently from us today.

14. Those who don’t know what is happening
Those who watch what is happening
Those who make things happen

15. Kingdom Theology
At the same time as these secular things are happening, Christian theologians are coming to the realization that we have neglected Kingdom Theology.

16. Kingdom Theology Singularity. The realization of One Health
The realization of One Environment
The realization of One Society
A new business model of the double bottom line: to do well and do good.

17. Kingdom Theology The singularity of the Kingdom of God
Kingdom, resurrection and health
Heirs to the kingdom and the environment

18. Kingdom Theology Kingdom and the poor in One Society
Kingdom Ethics in science and business
Authenticity. Small town  Big City  Tribalism

19. The failed Reforms John Wycliffe (1320-1384)
English scholastic philosopher and theologian, University of Oxford. Followers called Lollards. Bible is for everyone. Bible translator (1382 VulgateMiddle English).

20. Contra idolatry. Contra veneration of saints. Contra requiem masses
Contra idolatry. Contra veneration of saints. Contra requiem masses. Contra transubstantiation. Contra monasticism. Contra papacy. Executed by the Catholic Church. Called “The morning star of the Reformation.”

21. John Huss ( )

22. Bohemian theologian (today: Czech Republic). Followers called Hussites
Bohemian theologian (today: Czech Republic). Followers called Hussites. Intellectual giant. Became the preacher at Prague’s Bethlehem Chapel (held 3,000 people). Influenced Luther.

23. The study of Scripture convicted him.
Advocated the authority of Scripture over the authority of the Catholic Church.
Contra indulgences.
Luther directly influenced by Huss.

24. He was promised safe conduct to give an account for his teachings
He was promised safe conduct to give an account for his teachings. But he was merely told to recant.

25. “When he saw he wasn't to be given a forum for explaining his ideas … he finally said, "I appeal to Jesus Christ, the only judge who is almighty and completely just. In his hands I plead my cause, not on the basis of false witnesses and erring councils, but on truth and justice."

26. On July 6, 1415, he was taken to the cathedral, dressed in his priestly garments, then stripped of them one by one. He refused one last chance to recant at the stake, where he prayed, "Lord Jesus, it is for thee that I patiently endure this cruel death. I pray thee to have mercy on my enemies." He was heard reciting the Psalms as the flames engulfed him.”
How close did Martin Luther come to the same end!

27. The 21st Century Reformation Is upon Us
Kingdom theology + Society’s agreement brings everything to singularity
This change is powered by secular advances

28. In addition to timing, God has given us here in Singapore a unique opportunity
Second to timing is location – that is our blessing
Another blessing: English and Chinese

29. The Amazing Reformation to come will be done through the hands of millennials. They have the energy and the technology. They only need one more thing …
Kingdom theology