All Things Reformed Podcast

How did the Lord use St. Augustine's move from Carthage to Milan to bring him to faith in Christ? How does the life of St. Augustine prove to us that only Christ can give rest and meaning to weary souls in this world? Which city is really the City of God? We discuss these and more questions in this episode # 99 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

Today we begin looking at St. Augustine of Hippo. What was his early life like?  What sin did he struggle with growing up? What does it mean for Christian fathers to be kings, prophets, and priests in their homes? As we reflect on the prayers of St. Augustine's mother for his salvation, what can we learn about the need for persistency in praying for our own lost family members and friends? We discuss these and more questions in this # 98 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

We conclude looking at Ante-Nicene father by discussing St. Dionysius the Great. What are some of the good things that he is known for? What are some things that he did not do well? As we consider the errors and heresies during the church father's time, what are some  errors and heresies in our own time that we should be concerned about? Why is the so called prosperity gospel no gospel at all? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 97 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

In this episode we look at the life and ministry ofGregory Thaumaturgus. "Thaumaturgus" is a Greek word which means "Wonderworker." It is said that he got the name because of the miracles he performed in his time. So we take some time to discuss if miracles are for today? What does the Bible has to say on this subject? What are we also to think of those who promise miracles? Can miracles be predicted and promised? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 96 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

Who was Cyprian of Carthage? What can we learn from his life and writings? Cyprian once observed, "He who has God as his Father must have the Church as his mother." Is this a sound statement? If Cyprian was living in our time, what advise would he have given to those who have stopped attending church because their local church is not faithful or may be their local church has hurt them? We discuss these and more in this episode # 95 of All Things Reformed Podcast.

In this episode we look at another Church Father from Africa, Origen. What are some good things we can learn from him? What were some concern things in his teaching? What is the place of fasting in the Christian life? When we are to fast and pray how should we do it? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 94 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

We return to the Church Fathers and we look at the African church father, Tertullian. Why is there a debate on whether to regard him as a church father or not? Despite being a great theologian, Tertulian was led astray by people who claimed to be prophets. What lessons can the life of Tertulian teach us today? What should we make of those who claim to be prophets today and prophecies lies in the name of God? We discuss these and more in this episode 93 of All Things Reformed Podcast.  

As we celebrate Reformation Day on October 31 we revisit the history of the Protestant Reformation in 1517. Who was John Wycliffe and John Hus? What was  Martin Luther's role in the reformation? Was the reformation necessary?  What are the implications of Protestant Reformation for the believers today? We discuss these and more in this episode 92 of All Things Reformed Podcast.

In this episode we discuss six benefits of a good and biblical confession and catechism. In what ways does the confession promote unity and lead us to doxology? What should you do if you don't agree with some aspects of the confession your church subscribes to? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 91 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

We welcome back Pastor Confex Makhalira to the podcast. He briefly shares what he has been up to the past three months including his time at a conference on the Westminster Standards in Johannesburg, South Africa. What is the history behind the this confessional document? What has the document that was written in England almost four centuries ago to do with us here in Malawi, today. We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 90 of All Things Reformed Podcast.  

We wrap up our series on the “Marks of a Healthy Church” by looking at Biblical Leadership.  Reverend David Rogers warms up the episode by sharing an interesting thought on a Biblical way to fight sin.  We also look at qualifications of elders and deacons and how a scripture centered versus man centered Church leadership will impact a local Church.

In this episode we introduce our dear brother and fellow laborer in God's vineyard, Rev. David Rogers. Zee also takes some time to discuss with David about discipleship as a means of grace which the Lord uses to conform us more and more to the likeness of his Son, Jesus Christ. 

We look into the archives and find from episode number 20, the 7th mark of a healthy Church.  How do we balance love and Church discipline?  Is Church discipline a punishment?  What does Church discipline seek to do?  How should a member going through Church discipline view themself and what should be the attitude of the rest of the Church? Today, in All Things Reformed Podcast, from the Archives.

What is the simple messages of the gospel that a Church or its members should share during evangelism?  How can one prepare for evangelism? What are some ethical considerations in evangelism?  These and other thoughts in All Things Reformed Podcast, a conclusion on A Biblical Understanding of Evangelism as a mark of a healthy Church.

Today in All Things Reformed Podcast, we see that an evangelizing Church is a healthy Church.  So, what is evangelism? And what is not evangelism?  Sandram Phiri takes us through Mark Devers’ and other thoughts.

What blessings come with being a member of a local Church?  Why can one not enjoy their spiritual walk with the Lord away from a local Church?  We look at these and more in today's edition, All Things Reformed Podcast.

We continue on our journey through the Marks of a Healthy Church.  Today we introduce "Biblical Understanding of Membership" as a mark of a Healthy Church. Why do we need to be part of a local Church?  Is it not enought to be in Christ?  We will return next week with a continuation.  

We continue to look at Marks of a Healthy Church and today we look at "A Biblical Understanding of Conversion".  What is conversion?  What is the danger that a Church falls into, when it has a wrong understanding of conversion?  Today, in All Things Reformed Podcast.

In the examination of what a Biblical Church is, we now come to the third mark that distinguishes one as such, “A Biblical Understanding of the Gospel”  We look at the 2 sides of the gospel and ask you if this is what your Church teaches.  Today, in All Things Reformed Podcast, Episode 81.

We continue with the marks of a Healthy Church.  Are you in a healthy Church?  We give you the second of 9 marks, to assist you answer this question.  In All Things Reformed Podcast, Episode 80

We take a break from “The Church Fathers” series and start “Marks of a Healthy Church”.  We are joined by Sandram Phiri, who lays a foundation on this topic and kick starts the series.  Our goal is to help you make an assessment of your local Church and seek the Lord’s direction from the knowledge. Do you know if you are in a healthy Church?  Why does it matter?   We take time to look at the first mark of a healthy Church.  Today, in All Things Reformed Podcast.

Clement of Alexandria, modern day Egypt, is a Church father who used philosophy in his theology.  How did this work for the Church Father?  We are also pleased to welcome Brother Kennedy Gondwe, a Reformed Christian Apologist who sheds more light on the role of philosophy in the Christian faith.  This and more in today's episode of All Things Reformed Podcast.

In the city of Athens, Greece, rose a Church father Athenagoras.  Of the little that we know about him are his views on marriage.  We take time to appreciate his views in light of scripture. For example, is second marriage an adulterous relationship even if one's partner departed in death?  What about celibacy?  Is it superior to being married?  These and other thoughts in the 77th episode of All Things Reformed Podcast.

Who was Theophilus of Antioch? What does his book, To Autolycus, teach us about loving and challenging our friends who are unbelievers? We discuss these questions and more in this episode 76 of All Things Reformed Podcast.

Who was Iraneus? Why was he known as a man of peace? What was the heresy of Gnosticism? What was Iraneus' take on Gnosticism? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 75 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

We conclude our discussion of the life and ministry of Justin Martyr by focusing more on his writings. What do his writings reveal about Justin? What are some lessons we can learn from these writings even in our day today? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 74 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

Who was Justin Martyr? What are some of his major contributions to the church? How did his studies in philosophy prepare him to serve the Lord? How did he respond to those who taught that the God of the New Testament was more gracious than the God of the Old Testament? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 73 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

Who was Papias of Hierapolis? Why is there a difference in opinion on whether Papias should be regarded as an apostolic church father or not? What were some of Papias' contributions to the church? What was his view of the millennium in Revelation 20? One ardent listener of the podcast also wonders whether we still have the office of prophet and apostles today. We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 72 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

We conclude our discussion of Polycarp with his famous quote: "For Eight six years I have served Him, and he has done me no wrong. How can I blaspheme my King and my Savior?” In what circumstances did Polycarp say these words. How did he die? What does his life teach us about faithfulness to God? We discuss these and more questions in this episode # 71 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

In this episode we conclude looking at the life of Ignatius of Antioch and begin to look at the life and ministry of Polycarp of Smyrna. What was the connection between the two? What are some of the things that Polycarp is remembered today? What does his life teach us about living for Christ? We discuss these and more questions in this episode # 70 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

Who was St. Ignatius of Antioch? Was he one of the babies that Jesus blessed while he was here on earth? Why did the Romans arrested him and took him to Rome to be fed to the lions? We discuss these and more in this episode # 69 of All Things Reformed. 

We begin a new series on Church Fathers. Who were the church fathers and what did they do? What the are three categories of church fathers? Who was Clement of Rome? What can we learn from his life and writings? We discuss these questions and more in this episode 69 of All Things Reformed Podcast.

Where does "Union with Christ" fit in the order of salvation? Does the dead body of a believer still remain united to Christ? What are some of  the implications of our union with Christ when it comes to deciding whether to cremate or bury a dead body of a believer? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 67 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

What is glorification? When will it happen? How will the glorified life look like?  How does this doctrine comfort us when we lose loved ones who believed in Christ for their salvation? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 66 of All Things Reformed Podcast

What is sanctification? Is sanctification entirely the work of man? Is sanctification the same in all believers? What are some of the things we should be on the look out as we seek to disciple younger believers and help them grow in sanctification? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 65 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

In this episode we look at the benefits and privileges believers enjoy by being adopted into God's family by God himself. How is suffering with or for Christ a privilege or benefit? How is a chastisement for our sin a privilege? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 64 of All Things Reformed Podcast.

Is God the Father of all? Is every person my brother or sister? In other words, is the doctrine of universal fatherhood of God and universal brotherhood biblical? We discuss these and more questions in this episode 63 of All Things Reformed Podcast.

What is justification? How can a sinner be justified or how can we say we are justified and yet we still sin? What do we mean when we say that justification is forensic? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 62 of All Things Reformed Podcast. Also by listening and summarizing the episode you could win a book.  

As we continue to look at the order of salvation we now come to conversion (faith and repentance). What are the three aspects of faith? What is repentance? After one has repented of his sin when believing in Christ for his salvation does he still need to continue repenting of other sins he commits? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 61 of All Things Reformed Podcast. You might also receive a book if you listen to the episode and answer the question at the end of the episode. 

What is regeneration? Can a person make himself born again? What does Ezekiel 37 illustrates about our own regeneration? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 60 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

What is effectual call? What happens to elect babies who die in infancy without hearing the gospel preached to them? What about the elect with disabilities that hinder them from hearing the gospel, how will they be saved? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 59 of All Things Reformed. 

What is election? Doesn't election make God look unfair? How do we know who the elect are? Since God already chose some to be saved why should we evangelize and share the gospel with unbelievers? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 58 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

Why should we take time to discuss our salvation? Why do angels get fascinated with the salvation of human beings? What order of salvation will we discuss in the following episodes? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 57 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

In this episode we respond to some feedback on the church councils and then begin our new series, "The Great Salvation." We will be looking at ordo salutis (Latin for order of salvation). But before we start looking at the order,  we answer the question: what are the three major miracles in the Bible? Why is it important for us to take some time to look at our salvation in detail? We discuss these question and more in this episode # 56 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

Should the Church use religious images like those of Jesus Christ, Mary, Apostles and others in her worship and places of worship? This was the question that the Second Council of Nicea deliberated. What does the second commandment say about images of the Father, the Son, or the Holy Spirit?  How will the Protestant Reformation the Sixteenth Century respond to the decision of this council? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 55 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

What is monoenergism and monothelitism the two heresies that were at the center of the the Third Council of Constantinople? We also look at the priest by the name of Polychronius who challenged the council that he could perform a miracle of resurrecting a dead person but failed. How did the council respond to this act of Polychronius. We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 54  of All Things Reformed Podcast

What happens when the Pope and the Emperor disagree on some theological matters? What are the Three Chapters and what role did these writings play in the Second Council of Constantinople? We discuss these and more in this episode #53 of All Things Reformed Podcast.

What did the Council of Chalcedon resolve regarding the natures of Christ? What is Hypostatic Union? What did the Chalcedonian Statement of Faith say regarding the person and natures of Christ? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 52 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

Who was Eutyches and what did he teach? Does Christ have one nature or two natures? Why is the Second Council of Ephesus considered a "bloody council" and why did Pope Leo I called it a "A Synod of Robbers?" We discuss this and more in this episode # 51 of All Things Reformed Podcast.

Dust refuses to settle as far as the doctrine of Christ is concerned. The Church keeps swinging from one extreme to the other. This time Archbishop of Constantinople, Nestorius,  is accused of teaching that Christ is two persons. How will the Church respond to this heresy? Apart from Nestorius' heresy, how did the power struggle between the Archbishops of Constantinople and Alexandria play into the proceedings of the Council of Ephesus? Is Mary the Mother of God (Theotokos)  or the Mother of Christ (Christotokos)? We discuss these and more in this episode # 50 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

In this episode we take some time to respond to the feedback we have received regarding the Jerusalem Council and The Council of Nicea. Why did the apostles and elders in Jerusalem require Gentiles to abstain from sexual immorality, blood, and food offered to idols? Why these particular prohibitions. Also what is a Christogram which is the sign that has been used as an image for this episode? We discuss these and more in this episode # 49 of All Things Reformed.

In two days time on October 31, 2024, the Protestant Church will be commemorating 507 years of Reformation of the Church. We take a break from the Church Councils and reflect on this monumental event. Why was the Reformation badly need in the 16th Century? How did God use Martin Luther to ignite the fires of reformation in the church? Why is the reformation still important and needed in the church today? Joined by our guest, Larry Kambala, we discuss these and more questions in this episode # 48 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

The Arian heresy refuses to die, so the Council of Constantinople meets to deal with it once for all. It also deals with another heresy related to Arianism called Apollinarism which taught that Christ was human but had the divine mind. How will the council respond to these heresies? What lessons can we learn as a church today from how these heresies developed in the church? We discuss these and more questions in this episode # 47 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

Churches all over the world recite in their corporate worship the Nicene Creed. But what is the history of the creed? Why was it necessary to write it? What errors does it address and helps guard the church from? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 46 of All Things Reformed Podcast

The first ever New Testament Church Council was held around 50 AD in Jerusalem. We read more about it in Acts 15. Does our salvation require more than believing in Christ? What did this council say? How did the decision of this council shape Christianity as we have it today? We discuss these questions  and more in this episode # 45 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

As we all know, Christianity did not begin with us in the 21st Century. For the last two thousand years Christ has been at work in his Church. Over the years Christ has used church councils to settle matters of Christian doctrine and practice. So what are some of the councils that have shaped Christianity as we have it today? Why should Christians know these councils and their resolutions? Join us for the next eight weeks as we look at eight important church councils beginning with the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15. 

We wrap up our discussion of the Ten Commandments by looking at the tenth commandment, "You shall not covet..." What is coveting? How may the  breaking this commandment easily lead to the breaking of the other commandments? What is our hope when we fail to keep any of the ten commandments? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 44 of All Things Reformed Podcast.

"You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor." Who is my neighbor? What are some ways we break this commandment? What are some helps for us to keep this commandment? We discuss these and more in this episode # 43 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

Should Christians buy from black markets? How do vexatious lawsuits or engrossing commodities ( buying up large quantities of items with intent to sell them again at a higher price) break the eight commandment? We discuss these and more in this episode of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

In this episode we look at what is required in the Eight Commandment, "You Shall not Steal." Have you ever considered that not keeping our word is not only lying but also stealing? Also not paying someone their due on time is also stealing? Should Christians lend money with interest? We discuss these questions and more in this Episode 41 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

In this episode we take some time to respond to the feedback  or questions we have received especially regarding the episodes on the Seventh Commandment? What does the Bible say about remarriage after divorce? Why do I still have to fight against addiction yet I am a believer? How can Christ relate with our struggle against sin if he did not have a sinful nature? We discuss these questions and more in this Episode # 40 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

In this episode we finish discussing the Seventh Commandment, "You shall not commit adultery." What are some ways we break this commandment? How is delaying to get married a violation of this commandment? What is the hope of someone who has broken this commandment or struggles with sexual sin? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 39 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

In this episode we look at what is required of us in the Seventh Commandment? What's is the difference between adultery and fornication? What does modesty in dressing have to do with this commandment? We discuss these questions and more in this Episode # 38 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

As we continue to look at the Sixth Commandment, "You shall not murder," we turn to look at what is forbidden in this commandment. What is a lawful war? What about  death penalty or capital punishment as a befitting punishment for murder? What does the Bible say about death penalty? How should we respond to fellow Christians who argue that capital punishment is not biblical?  We discuss these questions and more in this Episode # 37 of All Things Reformed Podcast.

In this episode we look at the Sixth Commandment especially what is required of us by this commandment. What is just defense? Is suicide acceptable when things are very hard? How does physical exercises and moderation in what we eat or drink helps us fulfill this commandment? We discuss these questions and more in this Episode # 36 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

So far we have looked at the first five commandments. Before moving to the other  remaining five, we take a break for a further reflection on the law of God. Why did the Lord give the law? How is the threefold use of the law as expounded by St. Augustine and John Calvin very helpful in our understanding of God's law. We discuss these questions and others in this Episode 35 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

In this episode which is also the last one on the Fifth Commandment we continue to discuss how those in authority should treat their juniors and how those who are equals should treat each other. What should you do if your parents or boss demands that you obey a sinful command? How should you view those who are equal in rank with you but have different or even more gifts than you? We discuss these questions and more in this thirty-fourth episode. 

In this episode we continue to discuss how do we honor those above us but also how do those in authority should treat those who are below them. 

In this thirsty second episode of All Things Reformed we look at the Fifth Commandment which commands honoring our father and mother. But what does "father and mother" in the commandment stand for? Is it one's biological or adopted or fostered parents only? How does this command also  apply to our leaders in the church and state? We discuss these questions and more in this episode. Thank you for joining us.

In this episode we conclude our discussion on the Fourth Commandment. We discuss the responsibility that every Christian has to remember the Sabbath and also help others to remember and keep the day. 

In this episode we continue to discuss how to we keep the Sabbath holy and as a day of rest. What are works of necessity and mercy which are not prohibited on the Sabbath? We answer this questions and more in this episode. 

What is the Christian Sabbath? Saturday or Sunday? How do we faithfully keep the fourth commandment? Should Christians engage in recreational activities on Sunday? We discuss these and more questions in this episode 29 of All Things Reformed Podcast. Thank you for joining us. 

What does it look like not to take the name of the Lord in vain? What are some of the ways that we might take God's name in vain? What is blasphemy? We discuss these and more questions in this episode 28 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

What does the second commandment found in Exodus 20:4-6 mean? Is it okay for Christians to watch films or movies with a "Jesus" in it? Should Christians give their children Bibles with images of Jesus in it? Aren't these just matters of preference? We discuss and answer these questions and more. 

In this episode we continue to look at what is prohibited in the first commandment.

What are the duties required of us in the first commandment. What is prohibited in this commandment? Is atheism real or it is just the suppression of the knowledge of God which every human being is born with? We discuss this and more questions in this episode 25 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

Why did God give the law? What use is the law to a believer who is saved by grace? Are all laws we find in the Bible binding on Christians today? We discuss these questions and more in this episode # 24 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

As we conclude our discussion of the doctrine of the church we turn to church membership. Why is it important? How does a faithful church member look like? We discuss these questions and more in this Episode 23 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

Every faithful preaching should consists of exposition of God's word, exalting Christ, and proclaiming the gospel. But what is expository preaching? Can we preach Christ from the Old Testament? What about discriminatory preaching. Is it good for the church? We discuss these and more questions in this episode # 22. 

We are created to worship God in spirit and truth. But how does that look like in our private lives, homes, and church? Does God really care how we worship him? We discuss these questions and more in this week's episode # 21 of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

Last week we began discussing the three marks of a true church. We looked at the faithful preaching of God's word as the first mark. This week we look at the remaining two: right administration of sacraments and right administration of church discipline. Who should receive the sacrament of the baptism? Who should come to the Lord's Table? Is practicing church discipline unloving? We discuss these questions  and more in this twentieth episode of All Things Reformed Podcast.

Every person who has been saved by Christ ought to belong to a local church. As one great theologian once observed, "He who has God as his Father must have the church as his mother." But how does one recognize a healthy church; in other words, what are the marks of a true church that one should always be looking for? What is wrong with just worshipping by oneself at home or online? We discuss these questions and more in this nineteenth episode of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

You might have heard the statement "once saved always saved." Is this statement biblical? If yes, what does it really mean? In this episode we discuss the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints and tackle what it means and what it doesn't mean.

Can man resist the grace of God? What is meant then by Irresistible Grace? We discuss these questions and more in our today's episode. 

In this episode  we look at what is considered as the most controversial doctrine, Limited Atonement. Some who believe in the doctrines of grace accept all four except this one and they call themselves, Four-Point Calvinists. But what is limited atonement? What's the biblical basis for this doctrine. We discuss these questions and more in this episode number fifteen of All Things Reformed Podcast. 

Before the foundations of the earth were laid, God chose us to be saved in Christ. He did this not because of any good or merit in us but purely out of his sovereign will and pleasure. But how do I know that I am elect? What about those who were not chosen? Doesn't this make God unfair or unjust? We answer these questions and more in this episode. 

What do we really mean when we say that man is totally depraved? Does it mean that man is as evil as he can be? What about some "good"things he does like helping the poor is that not good? We answer these questions and more in this episode. 

What is the story behind what are known as "The Doctrines of Grace" or the "TULIP." In this episode we trace that history from Amsterdam in Netherlands to Geneva in Switzerland and back to Dort in Netherlands. 

In what is called the Counter Reformation, the Roman Catholic Church responds to the Reformation through the Council of Trent. What do they say regarding Reformed doctrine? We also begin to look at the background to what are called the Doctrines of Grace. What are these doctrines and what is the context that lead to their formulation?

My (Confex's)  Systematic Theology Professor in seminary once remarked that  every Reformed believer should know what happened on October 1-4, 1529. This is when Marburg Colloquy took place? But what this colloquy all about?  How did it affect the later growth and spread of the Reformed faith? What are some of the good things we can learn from it and what are some things we should avoid in our own time? This and more in today's episode. 

If all of our salvation is entirely the work of God who should get the glory? God alone! But also glorifying God should not end with our salvation, the entire life of a Christian should aim at glorifying Him even as we sip a cup of tea, coffee or water (1 Cor. 10:31). You will also listen to some feedback from some of our listeners including a younger listener :)

If justification (salvation) is by faith alone, why does James 2:24 say "You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone." This and more in this episode. 

What is God's grace? What are the means of grace or how do we receive grace from God? These are some of the questions we are discussing in the episode today. 

Christ Alone: Who is the biblical Christ and what is his work in salvation and the life of a believer? This is the question that the 16th Century Protestant Reformation answered very clearly. It also happens to be the question that Christ asks every believer even today, "Who do you say I am?" (Matt. 16:15). What is your answer? Today in the podcast we briefly discuss the life and work of Christ. 

We begin to look at what are called the Five Solas of Reformation. The first one is Sola Scripture Latin for the Scriptures Alone in English. What do we mean by this? What's the significance of this doctrine in our own context today? What does sola scriptura mean when it comes to public worship? What does it mean when you are making decisions say who you should marry? 

The Church is a body of believers, and God always works through the church to accomplish his will on earth We see this truth even in the early years of the Protestant Reformation. Luther was not alone. God also raised other reformers. In this episode we briefly look at some of them namely Ulrich Zwingli, John Calvin, and John Knox. 

In May 1521 Luther is summoned to the Diet of Worms where he is asked to recant or renounce his Biblical teachings. He refuses and is expelled from the church. This marks the birth of the Protestant churches. 

The Lord used one man, Martin Luther, to give birth to what will later be called the Reformed Faith. One question that led to Protestant Reformation was, "How can a sinful man like you and me get right with a righteous and holy God?" Luther found that answer in the Bible,  and his greatest desire was for the whole world to know this answer too. 

What happens on October 31, 1517 in Wittenberg, Germany is a climax of God's work through various men which began a couple of hundred years prior (Pre-Reformation). October 31, 1517 will also mark the birth of what will later become to be called the Reformed Faith. In this episode we discuss two particular men of the pre-formation era: John Wycliffe from England and Jan Hus from Bohemia (present day, Czech Republic) and what they teach us about the Reformed faith. 

On October 31, 1517, a monk nailed a pamphlet with 95 points for a theological discussion. The impact of this single act will reverberate throughout the centuries.  So what does the Protestant Reformation of 1517 has to do with the church in Malawi? What has it to do with you and me as God's people?