The total absence of sin from the Instrumentum laboris speaks volumes concerning the Roman Catholic Church’s current understanding of synodality and mission. Any attempt to justify its absence is white noise. Biblically speaking, there is no justifiable reason whatsoever to write extensively on being missionary and never mention sin once. It demonstrates with clarity that the mission of the Synodal Church is not the gospel mission of the Bible.
Read MoreIs the evangelical church ready to respond to the invitation and implications of The Bishop of Rome? Is it clear on its theological convictions and identity, and does it understand those of Rome? Is there clarity concerning Rome, or is it a blind spot for the evangelical church that creates more confusion than clarity? Is it ready to stand firm on the truths of the biblical gospel which were recovered by the Reformers and then rejected by Rome? The Bishop of Rome suggests this day is perhaps coming, and the church must be ready. Is your church ready?
Read MoreEvangelicals should immediately recognize the offense that indulgences are to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Indulgences are alive and well in the Roman Catholic Church. The Year of Jubilee is fast approaching. In your church or in your family are there those who might be attracted by a pilgrimage to Rome or to a shrine to obtain something that only Christ can obtain for us?
Read MoreNear and far at the same time. Religiously and culturally, Portugal has a similar profile to Italy, where the Reformanda Initiative is based. A historically Catholic country steeped in Counter-Reformation Catholicism, only in the last century has it opened up to the evangelical witness that has taken root in Pentecostal, Brethren and Baptist church families.
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