Renewing Your Mind The Necessity Now
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Aug 29, 2025 
W. Robert Godfrey, a seasoned church historian and teaching fellow at Ligonier Ministries, delves into the ongoing need for church reform. He stresses the importance of aligning worship and theology with Scripture, while urging believers to prioritize core issues over trivial disputes. Godfrey also discusses the transformative power of engaging with God's Word and finding strength in weakness, drawing on biblical insights to navigate challenges in faith. His insights highlight a steadfast call for reforming the church to honor God's truth.
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Reform Was Urgent, Not Rash
- Calvin and Luther acted because the church's corruption made waiting impossible.
- God's glory, salvation, sacraments, and ministry were being compromised, so urgent reform was necessary.
Who Really Causes Division
- Jude warns that divisions are caused by worldly people following ungodly passions.
- Calvin saw reform as resisting those who change the church to suit their desires.
Prioritize Major Church Issues
- Prioritize major issues like worship, sacraments, salvation, and church government.
- Avoid nitpicking minor matters and focus reform on foundational concerns.
