This is my 83rd posting on this blog, and as a result certain themes have appeared. The one over-arching theme to rise to the top is the critical need for another reformation within the church of Jesus Christ. The identification of this issue will be well received by those who look on the unreformed churches as less than they ought to be, and will give this a warm welcome.
But within the reformed churches, there might appear a very different response. As Reformed churches, they have made it! They are OK, and do not need reformation, and woe betide anyone who even suggests that the reformed churches, especially the purest forms of reformed ecclesiology, need to get back to the Scriptures, and reform their church life and practice according to the supreme rule of faith and worship.
However, the fact remains that all the reformed churches need to take a long and hard look at where they are, how they got there, and how they can return to the biblical position.
Hence, my decision to carry out a piece of research into this very issue. The following matters inter alia need to be addressed, for a start to be made in getting answers to the God-defying situation in many reformed churches today.
When this research has been written up, nothing you have written will be attributed to you - the default position - unless you have given specific instructions about this matter.
1. Name the top five reasons why the church of Jesus Christ needs to be reformed according to the Scriptures. Given reasons for your response.
2. Name the top five reasons why you think the church has got into its present position/condition. Give reasons...
3. What are the top five things/actions that need to be taken in order to initiate reform within the churches. Give reasons....
4. Who must take these actions? Give reasons...
5. Any other points you might want to make will be most welcome.
Please share this website with your sympathetic contacts, and ask for their participation in this research project.
Your assistance will be much appreciated.
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