Peter A Lillback
Biographic Data
| ID | 6924921 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Peter A Lillback |
| GIVEN NAMES | Peter A |
| FAMILY NAME | Lillback |
| SIGNATURE | LILLBACK P A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Westmister Theological Seminary, Philadelphia |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 3 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Interview With Peter Opitz
How are Christians to serve Christ at this point in history?We approach the question from the perspective of faith in a sovereign God, not in pessimism or defeatism.While activity is required, God's chief concern is with being rather than doing.We ask first, "Who are we?" Identity is not self-generated but given by God.Christians are Christlike peopleredeemed, indwelt by the Holy Spirit, loving, and holy.They are also a covenant community-united …
An Introduction to Luther, Calvin, and Their Protestant Reformations
A comparison of Martin Luther and John Calvin shows that they stand in line with historic Christianity and share core Reformation principles. Abuses in the Catholic Church and indulgences are among the main reasons why Luther broke with the church in which he grew up. Luther gave the impetus for other Reformations and theological movements, in particular Zurich, represented by Heinrich Bullinger with his contribution to covenantal thought, and Ge…
The Forerunners of the Reformation
The plague, abuses in the church, and mysticism constitute the background for considering forerunners of the Reformation. They should not be viewed as directly causing the Reformation, but as anticipating in various ways reformational concerns. While some advocated practical reforms (e.g., Jan Hus and Savonarola), others developed theological reflection (e.g., the Brethren of the Common Life). Conciliarism, another reform movement through council…
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The Forerunners of the Reformation
The plague, abuses in the church, and mysticism constitute the background for considering forerunners of the Reformation. They should not be viewed as directly causing the Reformation, but as anticipating in various ways reformational concerns. While some advocated practical reforms (e.g., Jan Hus and Savonarola), others developed theological reflection (e.g., the Brethren of the Common Life). Conciliarism, another reform movement through council…
An Introduction to Luther, Calvin, and Their Protestant Reformations
A comparison of Martin Luther and John Calvin shows that they stand in line with historic Christianity and share core Reformation principles. Abuses in the Catholic Church and indulgences are among the main reasons why Luther broke with the church in which he grew up. Luther gave the impetus for other Reformations and theological movements, in particular Zurich, represented by Heinrich Bullinger with his contribution to covenantal thought, and Ge…
Interview With Peter Opitz
How are Christians to serve Christ at this point in history?We approach the question from the perspective of faith in a sovereign God, not in pessimism or defeatism.While activity is required, God's chief concern is with being rather than doing.We ask first, "Who are we?" Identity is not self-generated but given by God.Christians are Christlike peopleredeemed, indwelt by the Holy Spirit, loving, and holy.They are also a covenant community-united …
Philosophy (2 works) · Reformation and Early Modern Christianity (2 works) · Ancient history (1 work) · Christianity (1 work) · History (1 work) · Humanism (1 work) · Law (1 work) · Martin luther (1 work) · Mysticism (1 work) · Plague (disease) (1 work)