The early Reformed rejected all forms of fatalism or philosophical determinism in their defense of doctrines such as predestination, providence, election, and reprobation.
~ R. Muller ~
#OTD September 14, 407:
Death of John Chrysostom, called “golden mouth” for his preaching. Often regarded as the greatest preacher of his age. Already in exile from Constantinople, he was being forced to march toward a more remote place of banishment when he died of illness on the way.
OTD January 3, 1521:
Pope Leo X issues the bull Decet Romanum Pontificem, formally excommunicating Martin Luther for refusing to recant his teachings. Later that year, Luther stands before Emperor Charles V at the Diet of Worms, where he submits his conscience to the Word of God and refuses to retract what he believes Scripture plainly teaches. This moment marks a decisive break with Rome and advances the Reformation’s recovery of the gospel of justification by grace alone through faith alone, grounded in Scripture alone.
“My holy name I will make known in the midst of my people Israel, and I will not let my holy name be profaned anymore. And the nations shall know that I am the Lord, the Holy One in Israel.” —Ezekiel 39:7
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