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What It Means to Be Presbyterian-cont¶d
2009 Lenten Series Old First Church
Marti Lut
r
Born in 1483 in Eisenben, German Luther was on track to be a lawyer when He began to have serious feelings of anxiety about his sinfulness bordering on psychosis Lightening storm
Lut
r
Luther became a monk and began teaching religion in Wittenberg Germany Faith crisis continued²how can I be saved based on my works??? Breakthrough came--
SALVATION COMES THROUGH FAITH!
From Romans
I
ulg
Luther was opposed to the sale of indulgences Gave a false sense of security Salvation is through faith Oct 31 1517²posted his 95 theses on the door of the church in Wittenberg² invitation to debate
Reacti
was swift
Luther was charged with heresy April 17 1521 Luther was called before the Holy Roman Emperor in Worms Germany and asked to recant his writings Nein!!!! Luther flees to Eisenach
German translation
I p rtant T eological anges
The Pope is not all powerful. We are all part of the priesthood of believers German church placed under a German bishop Bible available in native language Clerical marriage allowed (thanks!!) Indulgences abolished 2 sacraments Baptism and Communion
Reformed Movement
T e resbyterian urch grew out of this ovement
Reformed Church of America Dutch Reformed Church
John
alvin
Calvin was born in Noyon, France in 1509 1523 entered University of Paris Influenced by Renaissance Humanism Studied Law at University of Orleans At Orleans Calvin encountered Protestants (Lutherans)
Calvin (2)
Calvin became a Protestant, and had to flee France after the French King (Francis I) repressed Protestants Calvin arrives in Geneva (Swiss City State) Through Calvin¶s influence, Geneva becomes the hub of the Reformed movement
Geneva
Calvin changed Church overnment
Four offices Pastor (Meet weekly for public discussion, preach, examine future ministers, and study) Doctors (Instruct believers) Deacons (Care for the poor and supervise hospital) Elders (Govern and discipline)
Theology and
orship
Calvin wrote and extensive theological work called The Institutes which is an extensive theological inquiry into God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, humankind, government, sacraments, and the future Wrote Biblical commentaries Developed Reformed liturgy²primacy of the Word
Movement to Scotland
England was going through its own very complex reformation Henry VIII¶s break from the church Scotland was influenced by John Calvin because of John Knox
John Knox
Tr m et of Scotland
Writings
Works on theology²predestination What he was known for was his writings against the English Catholic Queen Mary also known as Bloody Mary 1st Blast of the Trumpet Against the Monstrous Reign of Women
Form of
overnment
Geneva was a city²ruled by Session But what do you do in a country like Scotland? Form Presbyteries Form a General Assembly that meets once a year
Ideas of Calvin, Knox, and others ere bro ht over to the US.
Questions????
What It Means to Be Presbyterian-cont¶d
2009 Lenten Series Old First Church
Marti Lut
r
Born in 1483 in Eisenben, German Luther was on track to be a lawyer when He began to have serious feelings of anxiety about his sinfulness bordering on psychosis Lightening storm
Lut
r
Luther became a monk and began teaching religion in Wittenberg Germany Faith crisis continued²how can I be saved based on my works??? Breakthrough came--
SALVATION COMES THROUGH FAITH!
From Romans
I
ulg
Luther was opposed to the sale of indulgences Gave a false sense of security Salvation is through faith Oct 31 1517²posted his 95 theses on the door of the church in Wittenberg² invitation to debate
Reacti
was swift
Luther was charged with heresy April 17 1521 Luther was called before the Holy Roman Emperor in Worms Germany and asked to recant his writings Nein!!!! Luther flees to Eisenach
German translation
I p rtant T eological anges
The Pope is not all powerful. We are all part of the priesthood of believers German church placed under a German bishop Bible available in native language Clerical marriage allowed (thanks!!) Indulgences abolished 2 sacraments Baptism and Communion
Reformed Movement
T e resbyterian urch grew out of this ovement
Reformed Church of America Dutch Reformed Church
John
alvin
Calvin was born in Noyon, France in 1509 1523 entered University of Paris Influenced by Renaissance Humanism Studied Law at University of Orleans At Orleans Calvin encountered Protestants (Lutherans)
Calvin (2)
Calvin became a Protestant, and had to flee France after the French King (Francis I) repressed Protestants Calvin arrives in Geneva (Swiss City State) Through Calvin¶s influence, Geneva becomes the hub of the Reformed movement
Geneva
Calvin changed Church overnment
Four offices Pastor (Meet weekly for public discussion, preach, examine future ministers, and study) Doctors (Instruct believers) Deacons (Care for the poor and supervise hospital) Elders (Govern and discipline)
Theology and
orship
Calvin wrote and extensive theological work called The Institutes which is an extensive theological inquiry into God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, humankind, government, sacraments, and the future Wrote Biblical commentaries Developed Reformed liturgy²primacy of the Word
Movement to Scotland
England was going through its own very complex reformation Henry VIII¶s break from the church Scotland was influenced by John Calvin because of John Knox
John Knox
Tr m et of Scotland
Writings
Works on theology²predestination What he was known for was his writings against the English Catholic Queen Mary also known as Bloody Mary 1st Blast of the Trumpet Against the Monstrous Reign of Women
Form of
overnment
Geneva was a city²ruled by Session But what do you do in a country like Scotland? Form Presbyteries Form a General Assembly that meets once a year
Ideas of Calvin, Knox, and others ere bro ht over to the US.
Questions????
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