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Gospel Hope In Evil Days

April 24, 2012 by Christina

Steve Lawson discusses the backdrop against which the Reformation came about. Although it doesn’t describe the current state of affairs to a tee, there are lots of parallels and it is a reminder that we need to pray — because in this terrible mess, “the guiding hand of God” is at work .

“Under the guiding hand of God, the religious, political, economic, and social setting had been uniquely prepared for the Reformation. It was the best of times and the worse of times. Religiously, it was a day of darkness as the rottenness of the Catholic church was seen everywhere, from pope to priest, from dogma to practice. Politically, it was a day of instability as the world was changing from a feudal universal state to a territorial nation-state. Economically, it was a day of international trade, a rising capitalistic middle class, and new markets were emerging. And culturally, it was a day of momentous opportunity with Guttenberg’s printing press starting a publishing boom (1454), Christopher Columbus discovering America (1492) and new lands opening up. Intellectually, it was a time of renewed interest in learning, what with the Renaissance and new universities dotting the landscape. It was a day of change everywhere. But the greatest change would be that brought about by the gospel of Jesus Christ.”

Steve Lawson, The Protestant Reformation, page 1, 10/30/ Unpublished Work © 2003 Steve Lawson

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Comments

  1. Petra Hefner says

    April 24, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    Yes, yes! So let’s stop the fearful complaining and begin the earnest praying!! xoxo

    • Christina says

      April 24, 2012 at 1:03 pm

      Right!

  2. Barbara Thayer says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:47 am

    I loved this brief review Christina. Isn’t it wonderful that there are men of God today who are challenging believers to be Reformed and always Reforming in the Word of God!!! I appreciate being pointed to good reading. It encourages my soul. Thank you!

  3. Rob Barkman says

    April 26, 2012 at 8:40 am

    The gospel is the only hope for this troubled world. Lord bless you!

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