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Reviving the Reformation VC Lesson * Last Updated 7/07 * Methodologies: Diagram Illustrations: Identified by ** in the contents notes. Content: What does it mean to reform? A transformation of people’s hearts and minds is a prerequisite for lasting change politically and economically Triadic Model for Reform The first Reformation was impacted in three areas: Politically, Economically and Theologically Notice: The triangle is the strongest geographic shape – true in construction and in theory The problem is that we no longer see the Bible the way the Reformers did. We no longer see it wholistically, but only see it as a spiritual document. They understood that the Bible is a book for all aspects of life. Example: If you read through the Bible and wrote down all the verses that are about spiritual matters and on another list wrote down all the verses about business and economics – which list would be longer? Business and Economics This does not mean that it wasn’t more important, but it was important enough to include in the Bible. The Reformers thought about all these parts of life They preached on all these things They were involved in all of these things Reviving the Reformation VC Lesson * Last Updated 7/07 * Methodologies: Case Study Illustrations: Identified by ** in the contents notes. Content: The Reformers were very simple and they created three main focuses. Reviving the Reformation VC Lesson * Last Updated 7/07 * Methodologies: The Theological Cry Illustrations: Identified by ** in the contents notes. Content: These are the five Latin theological cries. We will focus on three of them: Christ Alone; faith alone and Scripture alone. Reviving the Reformation VC Lesson * Last Updated 7/07 * Methodologies: Review Illustrations: Identified by ** in the contents notes. Content: Christ alone: Read John 14:6 Jesus made an absolute claim – He alone is the way to God There is only one way to be saved – the Reformers understood this. Cas