Live Q&A Events

On Tuesday, October 24th, Stephen Nichols joined us live online to answer your biblical and theological questions.

Questions:

1. Did Luther have any idea what was going to happen, that the Reformation that would come to the church, even the effects on Western society that occurred due to the Reformation? Did he have any idea? (1:46)

2. How did Luther's view of election differ from Calvin's view? (3:27)

3. What would you say to a Roman Catholic who seems to have animosity towards Martin Luther? (4:49)

4. What is the difference between the Protestant Reformation and the various restorationist movements in church history? (6:34)

5. What is the legacy of Luther? (8:19)

6. Are there any prominent women from church history who were influential in the Reformation? (11:24)

7. Did the Reformation have influence outside of Europe and the Western world? What about the Eastern Church? (14:53)

8. What are some of the ways the Reformation did influence the development of Western society outside of the doctrine of justification, or authority? (17:04)

9. In what ways can the study of church history deepen our knowledge of God and our relationship with Him? (19:33)

10. What is one of your favorite moments from church history? (21:27)

11. Is Reformed theology relevant to our everyday lives? What are some practical applications of Reformed theology? (25:37)

12. How can pastors help a congregation understand the importance that church history plays? (29:22)

13. I'd like to know what effect did the Reformation have on Christian worship? (33:08)

14. What are some classic books from the Reformation era that you recommend for Christians to read today? (36:46)

15. What suggestions do you have for someone who wants to read theology, but is a slow reader and struggles to focus while reading? (39:15)

16. Any practical tips for those who want to read? (41:53)

17. What have you been studying lately? Have you enjoyed reflecting on anything in particular? (44:04)

18. What forms of church government have characterized the church throughout history? Has any one form of church government been more prominent historically than others? (45:53)

19. How do you counsel and advise young people as they think about vocation and what should they do? (49:25)

20. Were there any people who sought reformation in the church before the Protestant Reformation in the sixteenth century? (53:38)

21. When we think about that introspection, how should a Christian today relate to that? (57:12)

22. What has been the most difficult moment and the most gratifying moment in your ministry? (1:01:26)

Note: Answers given reflect the views of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Dr. R.C. Sproul and Ligonier Ministries. Here is our Statement of Faith.