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Summary
The last Sunday in October, known as Reformation Sunday in Protestant churches, commemorates Martin Luther’s posting of his 95 theses on October 31, 1517, which sparked the Reformation. This movement revived the doctrine of the Word of God and emphasized the power of the preached Word, fundamentally reshaping Western civilization by liberating the gospel from Roman heresies. While society benefits from the Reformation’s influence, it often overlooks its historical importance. The sermon calls for a renewed Reformation, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and highlights Ephesians 5:1-7 as the guiding scripture to seek transformation in accordance with God’s will.
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The last Sunday in October is regularly celebrated as Reformation Sunday in Protestant churches. On October 31st, 1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. The Reformation of the 16th century gave the church many, many gifts, not the least of which was the recovery of the doctrine of the Word of God and the power of that Word preached to the nations. It was a combination of sola scriptura,
and the recovery of a high view of the pulpit and the preached Word. The world is still reeling from this Reformation, although much of the Western world is reeling with a kickback of rebellion. And yet, Western civilization is ignorant of her heritage, why she is what she is, why she has so many governmental,
societal, scientific, and material blessings. It is because of the Reformation. It is because the gospel was shaken out of a casing of unbelief and Roman heresies and set free to fly all over the world again. And it did. And yet, we long for a greater Reformation and believe the Holy Spirit was just getting started. We believe this will come because of what we are taught about the completed work of the Reformation of humanity
and the Holy Spirit. And then, we believe this will come because of what we are taught about the Reformation.
We believe this will come because of what we are taught about the Reformation of humanity and the Reformation of humanity.
Scripture this morning is Ephesians 5, verses 1-7. These are the words of God.
These are God’s words. Let’s ask His blessing now. Heavenly Father, let Your text and Your Spirit, Your Word, and the power of Your presence have its way with us.
From our hearts out to our hands, do so that we might be transformed in the renewing of our minds through Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen. Please be seated.
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