Reformation 500 Series with Calvin Malcor
Reflections on the Reformation
October 31, 2017, will mark the 500th anniversary of the day that Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church in Germany. Historians recognize this as the “spark” that ignited the Protestant Reformation. Tragically, many people today—including evangelical and Reformed Christians—know little about this great event. On October 15, 22 and 29, here at Big Springs, I will be presenting the following:
October 15
Adult Sunday School Class: “The Roots of the Reformation”
- Conditions on the Eve of the Reformation
- Forerunners of the Reformation
Worship Sermon: “Comfort in Chaos” (Psalm 46, “Luther’s Psalm”)
October 22
Adult Sunday School Class: “Martin Luther”
- His upbringing, fears, significant conversion, courageous stand, adventures, and contributions
- “The Reformation Polka” (!)
Worship Sermon: “The Reformation Gospel” (Romans 3:21-26: “This may possibly be the most important single paragraph ever written,” Leon Morris)
October 29
Adult Sunday School Class: “The Significance of the Reformation”
- What was it? What happened? Questions from Laity
Worship Sermon: “The Haunted House” (Matthew 12:43-45)
