There are two pillars of late-medieval church dogma which significantly influenced the shape of the Protestant Reformation.

Understanding the doctrinal contributions of Johannes Duns Scotus and William Occam allows us to see that the seeds of Luther’s ideas preceded him

Thomism’s influence on the theological landscape of the time shaped the form of the Reformations of the 16th century.

We may look to many causes and interpretations to explain the reformation, but ultimately we must look to God.

Theology is not the only interpretive lens we must consider, then, in studying the Reformation, but it is an important lens.

The Reformation has layers of explanation that require attention to fully understand appreciate what took place.

Three things I am seeking to better understand as I study the Protestant Reformation this year.

The doctrine of God’s Glory Alone reminds us that biblical Christianity is not ultimately about us.

The Reformers’ recovery of the sufficiency of Christ’s work needs to be upheld by the church today.

Justification by faith makes the believer a passive recipient instead of an active cooperative.