Reformation Day 2011
This has been a quiet Reformation Sunday for me because I preached this day on the topic of Fasting and Feasting. I was asked to speak at three services, and the first two services were conducted the usual way. By the third service, I had a huge surprise. I could hardly imagine it, but out the blue the worship leader said, “Today is Reformation Sunday.” And I could hardly contain my joy because the 16th century reformation has not been forgotten altogether. Before I started preaching, I jokingly said I was almost inclined to change the topic and speak about the reformation.
Sola fide. Once again, we are reminded of the call to justification by faith alone. That justification is imputed righteousness; the righteousness that is required of us which we cannot never live out. Yet Christ lived it for us–his perfect obedience was the only way that we can be accepted by God.
Thank God for the recovery of the gospel. Happy Reformation Day!
i hope that the worship leader, who happens to be my close friend, would also embrace reformed/covenant theology.