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September 22, 2009

R. C. Sproul Differentiates Between Rome and the Reformation

The difference between Rome and the Reformation can be seen in these simple formulas:

Roman View
faith + works = justification

Protestant View
faith = justification + works

Neither view eliminates works. The Protestant view eliminates human merit. It recognizes that though works are the evidence or fruit of true faith they add or contribute nothing to the meritorious basis of our redemption.

The current debate over “Lordship/salvation” must be careful to protect two borders. On the one hand it is important to stress that true faith yields true fruit; on the other hand it is vital to stress that the only merit that saves us is the merit of Christ received by faith alone.

R. C. Sproul, “Works or Faith?” Tabletalk (May 1991)

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November 1, 2008

The Reformation Wall

The Reformation Wall is in the grounds of the University of Geneva, which was founded by John Calvin, and was built to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Calvin’s birth and the 350th anniversary of the university’s establishment. It is built into the old city walls of Geneva, and the monument’s location was designed to represent the city of Geneva’s integral importance to the Reformation.

The center grouping of the monument represent (from left to right):

  • William Farel (1489 – 1565): Brought Calvin to Geneva and the first to preach the Reformation in Geneva
  • John Calvin (1509 – 1564): Leader of the Reformation movement
  • Theodore Beza (1519 – 1605): Succeeded Calvin as leader of the Swiss Reformation
  • John Knox (1513 – 1572): Taught in Geneva before taking the Reformation to Scotland

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