Thursday, October 24, 2024

Happy Reformation Day!

Aside from the ghoulishness of the season, I love Fall. It's been especially nice this year to sit on my new patio, enjoy the crispness of the air and a cup of french vanilla coffee, and reflect on an oft overlooked event in history: the bold move of a German monk named Martin Luther who read God's Word [for himself] then challenged the church [of that time period] with some serious errors. The firestorm and beauty that resulted is known as the protestant Reformation. Perhaps the greatest and most encouraging truth for New Testament Believers [from the reformation] is what God confirms in Ephesians 2:8-9, "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast" (ESV). What a relief that no personal work nor human affirmation declares a person's right-standing with God; rather, we are declared righteous solely and completely by God Himself because of the finished work of His Son [Jesus] on the cross ... "by grace through faith" in Jesus! As a result, the very throne room of God is opened to us: "Therefore, ... we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus" (Ephesians 10:19, ESV). What a cause to pause and be grateful! Yes, buy some candy corn or whatever suits your taste, and on October 31 let all who believe celebrate the free gift of salvation delivered by God through Jesus ... Happy Reformation Day!

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