The Reformation as the Process of Establishing and Renewing the Relationship with God Cover Image

Reformacija kao proces uspostavljanja i obnavljanja odnosa s Bogom
The Reformation as the Process of Establishing and Renewing the Relationship with God

Author(s): Stanko Jambrek
Subject(s): History of Church(es), 16th Century, Biblical studies
Published by: Biblijski institut

Summary/Abstract: We can only understand 16th century Reformation within the context of Biblical processes of renewing faith and relationship with God, both individually and as the people of God. In the Old Testament, the Bible reports on numerous processes of renewing the relationship between God’s people and God, which in turn inspired reforms in worship. On the other hand, the New Testament emphasizes the establishing of a personal relationship (ie., new birth) with God in Jesus Christ, and a continuing renewal of this relationship throughout one’s life. The Church is renewed through the renewal of the believers. Therefore, we will continue to take note of foundational processes, reasons, characteristics, and fruits of the renewing of faith and the relationship with God both in the Old and New Testaments. These processes have been reocurring during history and have also been evident during the Reformation…

  • Issue Year: 11/2017
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 117-139
  • Page Count: 23
  • Language: Croatian