(1320-1384)
Often regarded as a “pre-reformer,” and specifically as the “Morningstar of the Reformation,” John Wycliffe was an Oxford professor, scholar, and theologian. He was also a dissenter to the institutionalized church of his day, including the Pope. He was a founder in the Lollard movement, believing that religious piety was the only qualification of ministry, […]

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[jus’-tuh-fih-kay‘-shun]
(From the Greek word dikaioo, “to declare/make righteous”)
The act by which God declares a sinner to be just on the basis of the righteousness of Christ alone. According to Romans 1:18-3:28, justification is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ apart from works or merit.

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(1703-1758)
Often called the greatest theologian that America has ever produced, Jonathan Edwards was a Calvinistic theologian and philosopher who is best known for his treatise on religious affections. During his years as a Congregational minister Edwards managed to produce an impressive and comprehensive body of theological writing as well as lead America through the revival known as the First Great […]

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