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معارف اسلامی و الهیات::
اصلاحطلب
Throughout my life, I have drawn inspiration from the example of Martin Luther, the great sixteenth-century Reformer who was so convinced of the authority of the Bible that he was willing to stand before the intimidating court of religious authorities that had put him on trial, and even to stare down the Holy Roman emperor, declaring, "Here I stand, I cannot do otherwise, God help me."
But Luther was not merely ready to stand; he was ready to lead the church in a process of courageous reformation.
Like many Reformed believers, I praise God for His amazing grace, not only for my salvation, but for later bringing me to know the doctrines of grace.
And yet, for many years I allowed my newfound Reformed faith, and even the cross of Christ, to fuel a heady, sinful spiritual pride.
Is compassion for the weak, straying, and needy a common characteristic of our Reformed churches?
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