Wisløffs Dogmehistorie

26 Lærestridigheter hos de reformerte 2

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Aug 6, 2021
Delve into the intriguing disputes of Reformed theology. Discover Calvin's concepts around Christ's dual nature and the differing views on assurance between Lutherans and Reformed thinkers. Explore the significance of the Westminster Confession during the English Civil War and its limited influence in England. Unpack the debates on sacraments and church authority, and how Cranmer's Book of Common Prayer shaped worship. Wisløff wraps it up with reflections on liturgical shifts and the enduring power of sacramental language.
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Calvin's Extra-Calvinistic Principle

  • Calvinian theology emphasizes the distinctness of Christ's two natures and the extra-calvinisticum formulation.
  • Wisløff highlights how reformers like Calvin insisted Christ's divine nature is not confined to his human nature.
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Different Paths To Assurance

  • Reformers and Lutherans gave different answers about assurance of salvation and its evidences in life.
  • Wisløff explains reformers stressed observable fruit and syllogistic reasoning, while Luther emphasized direct reliance on Christ's promises.
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Westminster's Political Origins

  • The Westminster Confession arose amid English civil war politics and strong Scottish influence.
  • Wisløff notes it aimed to unite England and Scotland but became significant mainly in Scotland and the New World.
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