A Discussion of the Word, “Grace”

Grace comes from “charis” (in Greek) and its verb form “chairo” means to rejoice. In English it is translated as “charity.” Beggars need “charity” even as sinners need grace, for we are all spiritual paupers outside of Christ, but “God gives where he finds empty hands,” said Augustine. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XV : 46”

Martin Luther’s Theology of Music

Music is a powerful gift to the church. Martin Luther recognized the importance of this powerful gift and it is clear from his writings that he had a deep concern for it. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XV : 45”

The Priesthood of All Believers

Ministry to Match the Message of the Gospel by Chase R. Kuhn

When thinking of the sixteenth-century, most will think of the great theological truths that emerged. Rightly so! But we can easily overlook the circumstances that demanded reform: corrupt ministry. Corrections to the ministry were not just implications of the retrieval of good doctrine, but corrupt ministry was the driving force behind the Reformation. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XV : 44”

Of all the great Protestant reformers, John Calvin is considered to be second in importance only to Martin Luther. However, when considering only the impact of his theology there is no reformer that compares with Calvin. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XV : 43”

Ulrich Zwingli (1484-1531),
Swiss theologian and church reformer

When we mention the Protestant Reformation, most would be familiar with Martin Luther, John Calvin and John Knox. Few would be familiar with the name of Ulrich Zwingli. Though a contemporary of Luther, he seldom gets the credit he deserves in the Protestant Reformation. In fact, he fought for changes in the church even before Luther did. he was the one who believed that the Bible was the true authority. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XV : 42”

John Knox

In celebrating the 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, it is needful for us to remember the faithful men who preached the gospel of Christ. For the people of Scotland, the one Christian leader which deserves to be remembered is John Knox (born in Haddington around 1514; died in 1572). Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XV : 41”