Reformation: Lutheranism and Calvinism

East- mystical; ontology
West- practical; man's standing before God.
- Led to the division of church.

2. The three main sources of Scholastic Theology.

Gratian- Body of Canon Law
Abelard- Sic ET Known (yes and no)
Lombard- Libre quature centenciarim

3. Describing Scholastic Theology.

The theology of the universities was Scholastic Theology. The word of God was often neglected with this form of Theology. There were three other sources substituted for the Word of God, these were tradition, philosophy, and mysticism. Scholastic Theology had no clear purpose and produced a time of endless and fruitless philosophical discussions.

4. The three main principles of Reformation Theology.

The three main principles of reformation theology are the scriptures alone, faith alone, and grace alone.

5. Some of the important contributions of Lutheran Theology.

There were many attributes that Lutheran Theology brought to the church, among these were:

A. The Sacrament- Catholics believed that the bread and wine actually transformed into the blood and body of Christ, but Luther disagreed. He believed there was a presence of God there. The bread and wine are there, but the presence of God is there as well.
B. The communication of attributes- Luther hit on the divinity of God. God is ever present.
C. Doctrine- the church had a poorly developed doctrine. The church was not even independent of the state. Luther broke away from these and developed a solid doctrine.
D. Commentaries- Luther did commentaries on Romans and Galatians. These are still in print to this day.
E. Total Depravity- Much of Luther's theology was colored by his own experience. He wondered how could a man who was guilty and sinful before God ever become right with Him. He believed in the unworthiness of man.

6. Calvin's contribution to our understanding of the Offices of Christ.

Calvin introduced a full, well-rounded theology. He believed in predestination and that God had entered into a sovereign relationship with man, making us partners with Him. There was a three-fold office of Christ introduced, these are the prophetic office, the priestly office, and the kingly office.

Calvin brought a well-developed theology of the Holy Spirit. According to Calvin, there are two graces, sanctification and justification. He also taught of election positively and reprobation.

He taught that the law remains as a standard to show us what God desires from us. We are free from the curse of the law, but we are still responsible as a believer, so far as he is able, to obey the law.

Every individual has a call from God. Whatever the call is, it is a holy call that should be obeyed. He brought an extensive doctrine of the church and church government. He emphasized the role of elders, the use of teachers and doctors, and the reinstitution of deacons as a permanent office.

Calvin provided the foundation of Covenant Theology. He used scriptures as the foundation of study. God was to be adored, not investigated. The very doing of Theology was an act of worship. Theology's purpose was to confirm man in Christ. Everything that was done was to be done in order that people of God might grow in grace.