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500 Remembering the th Anniversary commemorative book Remembering the REFORMATION 500 th Anniversary commemorative book RAISED OF GOD REFORMATION FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS When seminaries and Bible colleges everywhere capitulate to the apostasy of the end times, Far Eastern Bible College stands stedfast, unmovable, securely fastened on the Rock, even our Lord Jesus Christ, and His holy, inspired, infallible and inerrant Word. FEBC stands for the “old-time Gospel”, the “faith which was once delivered unto the saints”, in opposition to the food of Satanic doctrines now sweeping over the Church... Liberalism & Postmodernism, Neo-evangelicalism Charismatism, Ecumenism, Romanism & Neo-fundamentalism For sound Biblical instruction, Protestant and Reformed scholarship, come to: FAR EASTERN BIBLE COLLEGE 9A Gilstead Road, Singapore 309063 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.febc.edu.sg Foreword Tis year, we celebrate the 500th Anniversary which surround us now, whereby their of the 16th Century Reformation. Tis philosophy and compromising mind-set was indeed a great work which the Lord may even have crept into our midst. In has done in history. In commemorating identifying and knowing the enemies we this event, we have decided to compile are confronting today, the reader should past Reformation publications of Calvary be challenged to stand up for the Lord in Pandan B-P Church into a special one- defence of the faith. We need the spirit volume commemorative edition. of the 16th Century Reformation in this 21st Century! Tis commemorative edition is divided into three main parts. Te frst part looks Te third part of this book contains various at the various men and women whom the charts and diagrams to give the reader Lord used to shine brightly for Him. Tese a quick overview of the battles we are men and women were ordinary people, fghting today for the Word of God. May but they were faithful and fervent in their we all have a renewed appreciation and commitment to Christ. It is our prayer that love for the Word of God which He has so readers will be blessed by their testimonies faithfully preserved for us. and be encouraged in their own service for the Lord. It is our prayer that God’s people will be blessed, encouraged, challenged and Building on the frst part, which covers the spiritually awakened by these articles. history of the reformation, the second part Ten it may be said that this publication examines the battles that God’s Church faces has served its purpose, which is “…for the in the modern age. God’s people cannot word of God and for the testimony of the be ignorant of the many false movements Lord Jesus Christ” (Revelation 1:9b). 1054 Great Schism between the Western and Eastern Church 1620 Pilgrims set sail on the Mayfower to America Chronology of Church History 1097 1643 | | 1099 First Crusade to the Holy Land 1652 The Westminster Assembly 26 Beginning of the public ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ 1175 Peter Waldo commissions the translation of the Bible 1648 Westminster Confession of Faith approved and accepted by English Parliament into the vernacular language End of the Thirty Years’ War between Roman Catholics and Protestant 30 Te crucifxion, death and resurrection Pentecost 1674 Birth of Isaac Watts of the Papacy 1230s The Papal Inquisition of the Lord Jesus Christ The Supremacy (AD 1054 – 1309) 1678 John Bunyan publishes Pilgrim’s Progress c. 48 Apostle Paul begins his missionary journeys 1251 Introdcution of the Doctrine of Transubstantiation by the Roman Church 1729 Jonathan Edwards preaches in Northampton 64 Emperor Nero persecutes and kills Christians 1309 1738 Conversion of John and Charles Wesley 90 Rise of Gnosticism | 1378 The “Babylonian Captivity” 1739 The Great Awakening in America led by George Whitefeld 95 Emperor Domitian persecutes Christians (AD 30 – 100) The Apostolic Age Apostolic The 1378 1764 John Newton writes “Amazing Grace” 100 Death of Apostle John (AD 1648 – 1789) (AD 590 – 1517) | The Age of Revival The Age of Revival 1780 Robert Raikes develops “Sunday School” 1417 The Papal Schism 125 Spread of Gnosticism Medieval Church History Church Medieval 1382 Completion of Wycliffe Bible, a translation of the Latin Vulgate into English 1790 Second Great Awakening begins in America 155 Polycarp, disciple of Apostle John is burned at the stake 1384 John Wycliffe dies of stroke 1793 William Carey sails as missionary for India c. 155 Spread of Montanism 1413 John Huss writes De Ecclesia 1835 Robert Murray M’Cheyne pastors a Presbyterian church in Scotland 180 Irenaeus, disciple of Polycarp, writes Against Heresies 1836 George Muller opens orphanage in England 1415 John Huss burnt at the stake 216 Spread of Manicheanism 1847 William Chalmers Burns begins missions work in Shantou, China 1450 Johann Gutenberg invents the Printing Press (AD 1309 – 1517) (AD 100 – 313) 1854 Charles H. Spurgeon preaches in England 1478 The Spanish Inquisition 303 Hudson Taylor begins missions in China | 1478 Savonarola preaches reform The Struggle for Survival Survival for Struggle The 305 Emperor Diocletian persecutes Christians The Decline of the Roman Church 1881 Westcott and Hort publish corrupted Greek Text 1516 Erasmus publishes the Greek New Testament Text (AD 30 – 590) (AD 1789 – 1914) 1906 Azusa Street Revival marks the rise of the Charismatic movement The Age of Missions 313 Edict of Milan: Agreement to end persecution of Christians 1517 Martin Luther posts his 95 these on the door of the castle-church 1910 Ancient Church History 325 Council of Nicaea condemns Arianism in Wittenberg, Germany | 1915 Publishing of “The Fundamentals” 381 First Council of Constantinople condemns Apollinarianism & Montanism 1519 Ulrich Zwingli’s preaching sparks Swiss reformation 1522 Luther translates the New Testament into German 1924 Auburn Affrmation denies the fundamentals of the Christian faith 395 1925 Eric Liddell serves as missionary in China | 1526 William Tyndale completes translation and printing 430 Augustine, bishop of Hippo of New Testament from Greek into English 1929 John Gresham Machen founds Westminster Theological Seminary 397 Council of Carthage identifes the Canon of Scripture 1535 The Coverdale Bible – the frst complete English Bible, is printed 1930s John Sung revival in South East Asia (AD 313 – 590) 405 Jerome completes translation of the Bible into Latin 1536 John Calvin publishes Institutes of the Christian Religion 1937 Carl McIntire founds Faith Theological Seminary and the B-P Church Remembering the Reformation: 431 Council of Ephesus condemns Nestrianism and Pelagianism 1541 John Knox leads reformation in Scotland 1942 Forming of the National Association of Evangelicals th 500 Anniversary Commemorative Book Church the of Growth The 451 Council of Chalcedon condemns Apollinarianism 1545 1948 World Council of Churches formed © 2017 Calvary Pandan Bible-Presbyterian Church Eutychianism, Nestorianism and Monophysitism | 1955 Timothy Tow founds B-P Church in Singapore 1563 Council of Trent initiates Counter-Reformation Published by: 553 Second Council of Constantinople condemns Nestorianism 1962 Timothy Tow founds Far Eastern Bible College The Reformation Calvary Pandan Bible-Presbyterian Church 1648) – 1517 (AD 1553 1979 Calvary B-P Church (Pandan) is founded 201 Pandan Gardens, Singapore 609337 590 Gregory the Great becomes the frst Medieval Pope | Website: calvarypandan.sg 1988 Dissolution of B-P Synod 1558 Mary Tudor persecutes protestant Christian in England (AD 1914 – Present) Email: [email protected] 680 1994 Ecumenical “Evangelicals and Catholics Together” signed in America | 1560 Beginning of Puritanism in England The Age of Bible Colleges 2003 True Life B-P Church begins worship in RELC Tis booklet is made available free to our members and friends. 692 Eastern and Western Churches drift apart 1611 King James Version published Where copyrights have been infringed, we crave the forbearance of the parties concerned. 2008 Lawsuit to evict FEBC 787 Second Council of Nicaea condemns the veneration of icons 1618 We trust that any infringements will be graciously overlooked. 2011 Court of Appeal rules in favour of FEBC The Rise of the Roman Church (AD 1517 – Present) | (AD 590 – 1054) – 590 (AD 800 Charlemagne crowned the frst Holy Roman emperor in Rome Modern Church History 1619 Dutch Reformed Synod of Dort convened 2014 High Court outlines Terms of Scheme for FEBC’s use of premises Cover photo: Lutherhaus where Martin Luther’s family once stayed Part One: People of the Reformation John Huss: Te Goose of the Reformation Women of the Reformation Martyrs of the Faith Part Two: A 21st Century Reformation Earnestly Contend for the Faith God’s Word Protected, Proclaimed, Practiced Te Battle Rages On Part Tree: Appendices 16th Century Reformation – Te Battle for the Bible 20th Century Reformation – Te Battle for the Versions Part One: People of the Reformation John Huss Te Goose of the Reformation Contents Foreword 9 Pre-Reformation Movements 11 Te Life of John Huss 16 Te Trial and Martyrdom of John Huss 23 Te Teachings of John Huss 34 Te Legacy of John Huss 38 Timeline of Huss’ Life and Legacy 40 Bibliography 42 Foreword (John Huss, 1373 – 6 July 1415) Te year 2015 commemorates the 600th Century Reformation, 100 years afer Huss’ anniversary of John Huss’ martyrdom. He martyrdom. Although men like John Huss was known as “the goose that became a and Martin Luther have been called home swan.” His surname “Hus” means “goose.” to glory as their service for Christ was Te enemies of God wanted to cook the completed, their testimony of courage and goose because the Roman Catholic Church strength continues to encourage the hearts hated John Huss and all that he did and of other believers. stood for! We remember men like John Huss for their courage and strength in the Tis is what a godly testimony can do and face of great threats and persecution. Tey this is what every believer’s life must be counted their lives as loss for Christ, as the like even afer he is gone from this world.
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