"Therefore preparing your minds for action,and being sober minded,set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.1Peter1:13"
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Keith Michael Gilson
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Keith Michael Gilson commented on Keith Michael Gilson's group The Reformation Society"So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander.Like newborn infants long for the pure spiritual milk,that by it you may grow up into salvation-if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.1Peter2:1-3"
Suzee commented on Keith Michael Gilson's group The Reformation Society"Hebrews 10:1-18
There are two kinds of sacrifice and no more.
One is the atoning sacrifice, that is, a work that makes satisfaction for guild and punishment. It reconciles God, or reconciles His wrath and merits the forgiveness of sins…"
Suzee commented on Keith Michael Gilson's group The Reformation Society"Hebrews 10:14
Luther: Everything is forgiven through grace, but not everything is healed through the gift. The gift is poured in, the leaven is added, and it works to remove the sin which has already been forgiven to the person, and to…"
Suzee commented on Keith Michael Gilson's group The Reformation Society"O how often Christ speaks about a lowly heart and person, and nobody pays attention. But when a great and rich man speaks, all are filled with admiration. Luther"
Suzee commented on Keith Michael Gilson's group The Reformation Society"The Third ArticleOf Sanctification.I believe in the Holy Ghost; one holy Christian Church, the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen."What does this mean?—Answer.I…"
Dan Mayville commented on Keith Michael Gilson's group The Reformation Society"This gentleman is not Lutheran but great sermon snipit ;) Matt will concur ;)
http://www.federal-vision.com/?p=193 ....You must! You can't-Jesus did! The gospel is good news !"
Keith Michael Gilson replied to Keith Michael Gilson's discussion Reformation Reader:The Conservative Reformation and Its Theology-Charles P.Krauth in the group The Reformation Society"Reformation Reader:James M.Kittleson-Luther the Reformer.This is the definitive volume on Luther for our age.It has rightly been compared with that classic work of Roland H.Bainton-Here I stand.This is a volume well worth the attention of…"
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The Reformation Society
An Evangelical group for the proclamation of the good news of Christ and Him crucified and the Reformation doctrine of justification by faith alone.See More
Joe Muench commented on Keith Michael Gilson's group The Reformation Society"Yes, this is great! A somewhat confusing but really important topic! You can see from the above how easy it is to start misfiring here! Excellent discussion by Cwirla and Dinofrio, thanks for posting! And good explanation,…"
Dan Mayville commented on Keith Michael Gilson's group The Reformation Society"This was so GOOD Matt !! Thanks for posting !!!"
Matthew Fenn commented on Keith Michael Gilson's group The Reformation Society"I was listening to Pastors William Cwirla and Craig Dinofrio on the God Whisperers today and they made, what is to me, a profound point.
Pietism, and what is often called "Progressive Sanctification", is really a denial of simul justus et…"
Joe Muench commented on Keith Michael Gilson's group The Reformation Society"Ambrose on Justification:
http://gnesiolutheran.com/ambrose-on-justification-a-study-in-the-catholicity-of-lutheran-theology/"
Dan Mayville joined Keith Michael Gilson's groupThe Reformation Society
An Evangelical group for the proclamation of the good news of Christ and Him crucified and the Reformation doctrine of justification by faith alone.See More
Keith Michael Gilson commented on Keith Michael Gilson's group The Reformation Society"Beware of false prophets,who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves,you will recognize them by their fruits.Matthew 7:16"
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- Keith Michael Gilson
- Tell us about yourself ( e.g. hobbies, education, projects you are working on, etc.). What brings you to the Wittenberg Trail?
- Avid walker and reader who enjoys reading the Scriptures ,Theology,History, and some philosophy.
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- Lutheran Convert
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- Missouri Synod
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- St.John's Evangelical Lutheran Church-Taylor Michigan
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- At 6:46am on January 17, 2012,
James Robertson said… 
- At 3:32pm on January 17, 2012, Joe Muench said…
- Hi Keith, nice to say hello to a fellow WT newcomer!
I couldn't help but notice your profile said that you're a Lutheran convert. If you don't mind me asking, what church (if any) did you come from? Just curious, I find these sorts of things interesting. I'm thankful that Christ has called you to Himself! Good to see you on the WT!
God bless!
- At 5:13pm on January 17, 2012,
Pastor Ernie Lassman (Trail Guide - WA) said… Hi......thanks for making me your friend!
- At 9:15am on January 18, 2012, Joe Muench said…
Hi Keith,
Wow, that's a really great story. You are a true "Wittenberg Trail-er"! What a story, shows the power of the Holy Spirit to draw you to the truth of His Word even in the midst of a very Roman Catholic upbringing. The Jesuits tend to be some of the more strongly submitted to the pope, if I'm not mistaken?
That's great that you love reading too. I think reading the Lutheran Confessions and other such things is very important, yet many people often don't see the importance. Congratulations on being an avid reader! I myself did not really realize the importance of really knowing what I believed about Scripture until I started getting into deeper conversations with especially my RC friends, and even some "Reformed." Then it was like, "Wow, it's really nice to be able to say 'here's what I believe, and here's why because Scripture says this.'" Now I'm kind of addicted to the Book of Concord! :) Your congregation is blessed to have a steadfast elder like yourself.
Pax Domine
- At 5:50pm on January 19, 2012, Joe Muench said…
- You're so right about doctrine/application. It's a really important thing, I believe especially in today's world. It's important to be able to apply doctrine, especially with all this post-modern/subjective morality floating around. But you have to know what what you believe, and why you believe it first.
And you're right, after talking with some of my Catholic friends, I don't see how you were able to see clearly what Luther taught about good works. I continue to be impressed by your dedication to reading! I think many people think that Luther preached against good works, etc. But you got it, he preached that good works always follow true faith, and are in that way crucial. He just taught that only the blood of Christ justifies, and it is received only by faith, and not the works that follow. It's like the tree/fruit relationship that Christ uses in Matthew.
Have you ever read "The Freedom of a Christian"?
In Christ
- At 7:24pm on January 20, 2012, Joe Muench said…
- Ah, I have procured a digital copy of Luther's Commentary on Galatians from the CTSFW website, and I am currently trying to work my way through it. What a work of art, yes? I have yet to get a copy of the Romans commentary though, that's probably next on my list! I'm so thankful that the Spirit has worked in you through His Word and great men of faith such as Luther. We are so blessed to have those who have gone before us to provide us with such an incredibly solid, Scriptural foundation. Sometimes I wonder what things would be like if not for the absolutely masterful work of especially Melanchthon and also Chemnitz. Some of that stuff is truly incredible to read.
Were there any particular Roman doctrines that really struck you as conflicting with Scripture, or really influenced your thinking or something? Just curious, I hope you don't mind me asking.
Thank you for your encouragement as well. May God continue to richly bless you in your study of the truths of His Word. (And I'll tell you when I finish reading the Galatians commentary! :)
Pax Dominus
- At 3:32pm on January 21, 2012,
Rev. Lawrence N. Bradt said… - Brother Keith,
I am blessed to call you brother and now friend here on WT. I understand you to be a convert from Roman Catholicism. I interact, teach, counsel many within the community of Ste. Genevieve, MO. Oldest town west of the Mississippi and established by French Jesuit Priest. These are some long established, Romanist here, let me tell you. Drop me a note any time.
- At 4:51pm on January 21, 2012,
Rev. Alan J. Wollenburg said… Thanks for adding me.
- At 11:24am on January 22, 2012,
Linda D. Traylor said… Wow...no one has asked me to be their friend here at WT for a long time. What a wonderful surprise to find your invitation in my email. I'm a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church LCMS only I'm here in Topeka Kansas. What did you talk about at church today ? Are you at Face Book also ? I've got RC's in my family too, infact my grandson invited me to his Grandparents Day at his Catholic School. So were your parents and grandparents on the Roman Catholic branch of Christianity ? So what happened...did you get married to a Lutheran ?
- At 11:44am on January 22, 2012, Linda D. Traylor said…
I see you have an appreciation for the fleur de lis symbol http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleur-de-lis so I've done a little reading about it. Do you have family ties in France ? My Husband Don & I went to Paris a long time ago...wow what a great memory. Why do you like the fleur de lis ?
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