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This thread is actually an offshoot of another thread titled "Was God behind the Reformation" [I posted the link and OP below],
and essentially I would like to get views from others on whether God had a hand in the great schism of 1054. Here is a link to a little info on the momentus event in Christian history. Thanks and God bless
http://www.christianforums.com/t6790703-26/#post43066817
Great Schism and effect on Christianity and Theology
http://www.christianforums.com/t2562238/
Was God behind the Reformation?
I believe I have brought this up before as a reply in another thread, but it didn't get far. So I am starting a new thread for discussion.
My question: Was God behind the Reformation?
I may not hold the exact same positions as Luther or Calvin, but what I see in all the reformers was a common desire to love Jesus.
Today, there is a lot of Protestants who love Jesus and confess Him as Lord and Savior. (Romans 10:9-10).
I can not see Satan wanting people to confess Jesus as Lord and Savior. I can not see Satan wanting people to repent for their sins and to be Christ-like. Therefore, since Satan (evil) was not behind the Reformation, God must have been. Look at how many people have been saved through Protestant/Non-denominational chruchs!
Yes, there might be a lot of different denominations, but they are all united in their belief in Jesus Christ, one of the only beliefs that truely counts! It is through Jesus we are saved.
I'm only bringing this up because a lot of Orthodox and Catholic brothers seem to look down on the Reformation (something that God had to have backed). I'm just trying to understand this position.
God bless...
and essentially I would like to get views from others on whether God had a hand in the great schism of 1054. Here is a link to a little info on the momentus event in Christian history. Thanks and God bless
http://www.christianforums.com/t6790703-26/#post43066817
Great Schism and effect on Christianity and Theology
http://www.christianforums.com/t2562238/
Was God behind the Reformation?
I believe I have brought this up before as a reply in another thread, but it didn't get far. So I am starting a new thread for discussion.
My question: Was God behind the Reformation?
I may not hold the exact same positions as Luther or Calvin, but what I see in all the reformers was a common desire to love Jesus.
Today, there is a lot of Protestants who love Jesus and confess Him as Lord and Savior. (Romans 10:9-10).
I can not see Satan wanting people to confess Jesus as Lord and Savior. I can not see Satan wanting people to repent for their sins and to be Christ-like. Therefore, since Satan (evil) was not behind the Reformation, God must have been. Look at how many people have been saved through Protestant/Non-denominational chruchs!
Yes, there might be a lot of different denominations, but they are all united in their belief in Jesus Christ, one of the only beliefs that truely counts! It is through Jesus we are saved.
I'm only bringing this up because a lot of Orthodox and Catholic brothers seem to look down on the Reformation (something that God had to have backed). I'm just trying to understand this position.
God bless...
If you believe in the sovereignty of God, as I do, then yes, and if you believe that Satan is on a leash (see Job) then yes.
