95 Theses for a New Reformation: For the Church on the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation
Five hundred years ago Martin Luther wrote his Ninety-Five Theses, inaugurating the Protestant Reformation, and with it exemplified an unflinching devotion to return to the Word of God as the ultimate authority. Today, the church is also in desperate need for reformation--a new reformation to correct her shortcomings and meet the challenges of the day. Some might see everything as fine, some might see everything as hopeless, and others might simply dismiss the church as irrelevant, too impotent to reform herself, much less to strengthen the disintegrating family or address the downward-spiraling culture with a prophetic voice. 95 Theses for a New Reformation confronts the necessity for reformation today head-on. Over thirty of today's pastors, theologians, and church leaders analyze ninety-five current problems, search the Scriptures for solutions, and make sound biblical appropriations to implement into the life of the church, family, and culture. On this 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, let us pray that the Lord will again revive his church for his own glory and for the purification of Christ's beloved bride, the church. And let us prepare ourselves to respond with urgency to God's call to action by reforming the church, family, and culture. Contributors: John Frame, John MacArthur, R. C. Sproul, Peter J. Leithart, and James White
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95 Theses for a New Reformation: For the Church on the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation
Five hundred years ago Martin Luther wrote his Ninety-Five Theses, inaugurating the Protestant Reformation, and with it exemplified an unflinching devotion to return to the Word of God as the ultimate authority. Today, the church is also in desperate need for reformation--a new reformation to correct her shortcomings and meet the challenges of the day. Some might see everything as fine, some might see everything as hopeless, and others might simply dismiss the church as irrelevant, too impotent to reform herself, much less to strengthen the disintegrating family or address the downward-spiraling culture with a prophetic voice. 95 Theses for a New Reformation confronts the necessity for reformation today head-on. Over thirty of today's pastors, theologians, and church leaders analyze ninety-five current problems, search the Scriptures for solutions, and make sound biblical appropriations to implement into the life of the church, family, and culture. On this 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, let us pray that the Lord will again revive his church for his own glory and for the purification of Christ's beloved bride, the church. And let us prepare ourselves to respond with urgency to God's call to action by reforming the church, family, and culture. Contributors: John Frame, John MacArthur, R. C. Sproul, Peter J. Leithart, and James White
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95 Theses for a New Reformation: For the Church on the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation

95 Theses for a New Reformation: For the Church on the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation

95 Theses for a New Reformation: For the Church on the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation

95 Theses for a New Reformation: For the Church on the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation

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Five hundred years ago Martin Luther wrote his Ninety-Five Theses, inaugurating the Protestant Reformation, and with it exemplified an unflinching devotion to return to the Word of God as the ultimate authority. Today, the church is also in desperate need for reformation--a new reformation to correct her shortcomings and meet the challenges of the day. Some might see everything as fine, some might see everything as hopeless, and others might simply dismiss the church as irrelevant, too impotent to reform herself, much less to strengthen the disintegrating family or address the downward-spiraling culture with a prophetic voice. 95 Theses for a New Reformation confronts the necessity for reformation today head-on. Over thirty of today's pastors, theologians, and church leaders analyze ninety-five current problems, search the Scriptures for solutions, and make sound biblical appropriations to implement into the life of the church, family, and culture. On this 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, let us pray that the Lord will again revive his church for his own glory and for the purification of Christ's beloved bride, the church. And let us prepare ourselves to respond with urgency to God's call to action by reforming the church, family, and culture. Contributors: John Frame, John MacArthur, R. C. Sproul, Peter J. Leithart, and James White

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781498289894
Publisher: Resource Publications
Publication date: 10/09/2017
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 242
File size: 4 MB

About the Author

Aaron B. Hebbard currently serves as the Academic Dean at Community Christian College. He is founder and fellow of theology and the arts at Sovereignty College, as well as church planter, pastor, and professor in Southern California. He earned his PhD in Literature, Theology, and the Arts at the University of Glasgow.
Aaron B. Hebbard is Associate Professor of Theology and the Arts at Community Christian College in Southern California. He earned his PhD in literature, theology, and the arts at the University of Glasgow.

Table of Contents

Contributors: Twenty-First-Century Reformers xiii

Introduction: The Twenty-First-Century Reformation 1

Sphere I Reforming the Church

1 Let the Church Read Scripture as the Very Voice of God John M. Frame 13

2 Let The Church Believe and Practice the Doctrine of the Sufficiency of Scripture John MacArthur 15

3 Let the Church Hold Fast to the Biblical Doctrines of Christ James White 17

4 Let the Church Hold Fast to the Gospel in Purity, Power, and Clarity Paul Washer 19

5 Let the Church Hold Fast to the Truth of Double Imputation R. C. Sproul 21

6 Let the Church Restore the Gospel Centered Around the Five Solas Steven J. Lawson 23

7 Let the Church Pray Prayerfully Joel R. Beeke 25

8 Let the Church Reform Her Worship Joseph Morecraft III 27

9 Let the Church Become a True Family Again Scott Thomas Brown 29

10 Let the Church's Worship Reflect the Weight of God's Glory Aaron B. Hebbard 31

11 Let Pastors Feed Their Flocks to Flourish Under Expository Preaching Steven J. Lawson 33

12 Let the Church Rightly Handle the Word of Truth Aaron B. Hebbard 35

13 Let the Church Prioritize Special Revelation Over General Revelation Aaron B. Hebbard 37

14 Let the Church Seek God Where He Has Promised to Be Found: In the Word and Sacraments Rich Lusk 39

15 Let the Church Exercise Prescribed Biblical Discipline Jay Grimstead 42

16 Let the Church Restore Restoration Paul David Tripp 44

17 Let the Church Restore Her Eldership Alexander Strauch 46

18 Let the Church Elders Remain Biblically Qualified Aaron B. Hebbard 48

19 Let the Church's Pastors Truly Shepherd Christ's Sheep Robert Herrmann Aaron B. Hebbard 50

20 Let the Church Protect the Sheep from Abusive Hirelings Martin G. Selbrede 52

21 Let the Church Flock Honor Her Pastoral Leaders Aaron B. Hebbard 54

22 Let the Church Restore Her Diaconate Alexander Strauch 56

23 Let the Church Minister to Her True Widows Aaron B. Hebbard 59

24 Let the Church Hallow the Name of the Lord R. C. Sproul 61

25 Let the Church Respond to Her Call to Holiness Jerry Bridges 63

26 Let the Church Confess One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism Aaron B. Hebbard 65

27 Let the Church Practice Her Universal Unity in Local Contexts Peter J. Leithart 67

28 Let the Church Test Her Apologetics by Biblical Standards John M. Frame 69

29 Let the Church Become Great at the Great Commission Joseph Morecraft III 71

30 Let the Church Sing Glorious Songs of Sound Theology Aaron B. Hebbard 72

31 Let the Church Be Faithful in Tithing Mark R. Rushdoony 75

32 Let the Church Love the Lord and Our Neighbors in the Proper Order Aaron B. Hebbard 76

33 Let the Church Plant Other Churches by Biblical Principle George Grant 79

34 Let the Church Be the Agent of God's Grace Frank Wright 81

35 Let the Church Confess Her Theology by the Use of Creeds and Confessions Joseph A. Pipa 83

36 Let the Church Re-engage the Practice of Catechism G. I. Williamson 85

37 Let Christians Commit Themselves to Faithful Church Attendance Phillip G. Kayser 87

38 Let the Church Be in the Ministry of Equipping the Family Scott Thomas Brown 89

39 Let the Church Regain Her Organic Purity Aaron B. Hebbard 91

Sphere II Reforming the Family

40 Let the Church Vigilantly Defend God-Assigned Gender Roles Aaron B. Hebbard 95

41 Let Us Respect and Rejoice in the Single Status of the Lord's Servants Aaron B. Hebbard 97

42 Let the Church Gladly Affirm, Defend, and Celebrate the Goodness of Marriage R. Albert Mohler Jr. 99

43 Let Us Only Marry in the Lord Aaron B. Hebbard 101

44 Let the Biblical Man Be the Model of Masculinity Aaron B. Hebbard 103

45 Let the Biblical Woman Be the Model of Femininity Nicole B. Hebbard 105

46 Let Us Not Delay in the Goodness of Marriage Aaron B. Hebbard 107

47 Let the Church Reject Chosen Childlessness Craig D. Houston 109

48 Let Us See Oar Children as God Does, as Blessings from Him R. C. Sproul Jr. 111

49 Let the Christian Couple Counsel with the Lord Regarding Their Family Size Craig D. Houston 112

50 Let Our Fathers Turn Their Hearts Toward Their Children Aaron B. Hebbard 114

51 Let Us Again Practice Family Worship Joel R. Beeke 116

52 Let the Family Discipline Their Children With a Biblical Mindset Aaron B. Hebbard 118

53 Let Us Educate Our Children as an Integral Means of Discipleship in Godliness and Christ-Like Character Kevin Swanson 120

54 Let the Family Prepare Sons and Daughters for Marriage Aaron Nicole Hebbard 122

55 Let Us Return to Christ as the Center of Marital Matchmaking Scott Thomas Brown 124

56 Let Us Educate Our Own Children Kevin Swanson 127

57 Let Us Disciple Our Children to Disciple Their Children Aaron B. Hebbard 129

58 Let Us View Divorce as God Does Aaron B. Hebbard 131

59 Lei the Family Care for Their Own Elderly Kevin Swanson 133

Sphere III Reforming the Culture

60 Let Us Begin All Our Endeavors With the Fear of God Aaron B. Hebbard 137

61 Let the Church Shape the Education of Worldview Daniel J. Smithwick 139

62 Lei the Church's Christian Worldview Be a Cultural Agent of Reformation Paul Michael Raymond 141

63 Let the Church Seek Gods Honor, Not this World's Acclaim Phil Johnson 144

64 Let Us Learn How to Love God With Our Whole Minds Gene Edward Veith 146

65 Let Our Lifestyles Build and Reflect a Culture of Worship Aaron B. Hebbard 148

66 Let the Church Restore the Biblical Practice of Hospitality Steve Wilkins 150

67 Let Christians Unite as a Form of Evangelism and Apologetics Aaron B. Hebbard 152

68 Let God's Forgiven People Be a Forgiving People Gary Inrig 154

69 Let the Church Defend the Faith with Clarity and Charity James White 157

70 Let Us Take Up the Full Armor of God Peter Hammond 159

71 Let Us Understand Mankind According to Biblical Teachings Mark R. Rushdoony 161

72 Let the Church Be the Pillar and Buttress of Truth Aaron B. Hebbard 162

73 Let Us Be People Reflecting the Trustworthiness of God's Character Aaron B. Hebbard 164

74 Let the Church Embrace a Providential Perspective on History Phillip G. Kayser 166

75 Let the Church Recover the Richness of Her History Peter A. Lillback 168

76 Let Us Work to Build the Kingdom as Our Means of Reformation Paul Michael Raymond 170

77 Let Us View Our Work as Divinely-Appointed Vocations Aaron B. Hebbard 172

78 Let Our Work Ethic Reflect Gods Sovereignty Aaron B. Hebbard 174

79 Let Our Economics Reflect Chris to centric Principles Paul Michael Raymond 176

80 Let the Church Break the Chains of Debt Aaron B. Hebbard 178

81 Let the Christian Family Make Wise Choices For College Paul Michael Raymond Aaron Hebbard 180

82 Let Our Christian Colleges and Universities Retain or Regain Their Distinctive Christianity Roy Atwood 182

83 Let the Church See the Political Realm as Subject to the Sovereign God Mark Rushdooney 185

84 Let the Church Recover the Theology of the Beauty of God Joel Pelsue 187

85 Let Us Suffer Well as a Reflection of Gods Sovereignty Aaron B. Hebbard 189

86 Let the Church Repent of Her Apathy with Regard to Abortion R. C. Sproul Jr. 191

87 Let the Church Abandon Seeker-Sensitive, Church-Growth Strategies Aaron B. Hebbard 193

88 Let Us Reject Consumerism and Embrace Covenantal Living Aaron B. Hebbard 196

89 Let the Church Care for Orphans Rich Lusk 198

90 Let Us Respect the Antithesis Between Saint and Sinner Aaron B. Hebbard 200

91 Let Us Submit To and Live Under the Absolute Sovereignty of Christ Alone Aaron B. Hebbard 203

92 Let Us Rejoice in the Lord Aaron B. Hebbard 205

93 Let Us Celebrate in the Lord Aaron B. Hebbard 207

94 Let the Church Repent Peter Hammond 209

95 Let the Church Be Strong and Courageous Aaron B. Hebbard 211

Bonus 96 Let Us Celebrate the Reformation as Part of our Reformational Efforts Aaron B. Hebbard 214

Epilogue: Pray for Revival; Prepare for Reformation! 217

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