Reformation History (Roland H. Bainton)-3

2. Reviews

Unlike the concept we had superficially known as the Reformation, we found that there were various forms of Reformation and this diversity is reflected in modern theology. The important thing is to understand how these paradigms are connected and connected to the gospel of God. Therefore, it is important how they progressed the reforms, what are the differences and commonalities, and in which attitude we should continue to develop their ideas. First of all, it became possible to learn more closely the commonalities and differences between Lutherans and Calvinism, which are the two major successes of the Reformation. Luther's initial challenge to the Pope's authority was to correct wrong beliefs, and he probably did not want things to grow that way. Subsequently, Luther had to face the Roman Catholics on the one hand and the radicals on the one hand as he went through the Reformation. However, Calvinism seems to have made bolder reforms with the conviction that they were already “scheduled before the creation”. As a result of Luther's overemphasis on "being justified by faith" as he advocated the banner of the Reformation, there was a criticism that he was not interested in the act of love or the holy life, and that he claimed to be saved only by faith. By emphasizing justification and sanctification through holy living at the same time, it emphasized that Protestant theology was never a biased teaching, but a balanced idea. However, this emphasis on sanctification leaves a task to study further theologically because there is a logical disposition from the'predestination theory' he claims. However, it must be regarded as a great contribution that Calvinism relied on the Holy Spirit and boldly reformed and repaired everything with Christian conviction with the conviction that salvation was scheduled. Calvinism gave more theological meaning to reality. In particular, it is necessary to closely examine the enormous influence of the Anabaptist and mysticisms, which are historically classified as minorities, and there are positive aspects that theological thoughts have been enriched through them, but that many hereticals originated from these theories. It should not be overlooked. After all, this selective ability is to extensively explore these good books to cultivate knowledge.​

Reformer of the author Roland Bainton (R.H.Bainton) is a condensed lecture that he taught for decades, and the history of the Reformation is melted. It is certain that it gives an insight into the period, but it is unfortunate that it does not deal with the deepening process and comparison of Lutheranism and Calvinism that are important in this course. Therefore, it was necessary to supplement with other textbooks. Although the results of the conflict between the Lutheran and the Calvinist have historically occurred, Luther's position was to face the corruption of Roman Catholics at the time with bold courage. It may not matter. We must appreciate his excellent eyes and life-saving beliefs that come from the faith of salvation. Calvinism was not only a church and a school, it was a reform movement that spanned all fields of society such as politics, economy, and culture. Particular attention was paid to the equal distribution of wealth to those in economic difficulties, and he emphasized that God-given wealth should be used for the poor. Calvin's “occupational vocation” also seems to be based on this position of active social participation. Calvin talks of'discretion', not determinism or destiny, allowing human freedom and accountability and being in a dialectical relationship with this freedom and accountability. The theory is that the believers are already saved, but they must continue the process of sanctification. This process seems to be preaching the logic of systemic theology, right before death. His Christian compulsion must be clear and prominent in today's theology. Perhaps at that time, it was a novel theological theory at the time, but it quickly established a theological theory clearly and became the theoretical basis for an institutionalized church organization. The Geneva Academy, which he ran, was the cradle of spreading the ideas of Reformation, especially the Reformed Church tradition, to all Europe. Leaders from each European country were educated at the Geneva Academy and returned to their home countries to realize the ideals of the Reformed Church. Through this, the tradition of the Reformed Church gained a definite international status. It is said that one of the outstanding features of the academy was the emphasis on humanities and liberal arts. It would mean that not only special revelation but also general revelation are important.

It is the irony of history that overcomes the corruption of Roman Catholicism and that the newly-formed Reformed theology still suffers from sectarianism. It is the conflict within Christianity that makes the preaching of the gospel still hesitant. It is necessary to consider how to overcome a number of debates that are not unified even within the Orthodox denomination and how to make a voice externally. This question is also skeptical about whether attending church can help with personal faith. What role does the church play in the development of personal faith? However, Christian theology clearly defines “community salvation”. As we can see from the Reformation History, in order to actually reform the modern church, it requires a lot of meditation, learning, and practical life. We who are lacking and sinful must fill in our shortcomings, look back on our conduct, check our qualifications and calling to see if we can do it. In addition, there is a question still unresolved at the theological level. Calvin insists on a'scheduling theory', but also emphasizes a practical'sanctification process'. As the professor explained in the lecture, this is a dialectical logic and does not mean determinism, but this part is difficult to think about. When I read Romans 7:8, I meet the leap of logic again. What kind of link is needed to solve this question? You are saved by the grace of God even though you cannot escape the bondage of sin. It is not completed in the end, but it is explained only by the logic that human efforts should be made to the end. “I can't achieve it, but I have to work hard until I die.” Here, I feel the need to study philosophy and theology more. It is said that Western philosophy is a comment on Plato and modern theology is a comment on Augustine. It means that philosophy and theology cannot go beyond Plato and Augustine, and that their influence is so great, and that there is no philosophy or theology without Plato and Augustine. As I read Reformation, I think I should study Augustine. Amen.

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