Covenant Reformed News – November 2017 • Volume XVI, Issue 19
This article explores what it means to be Protestant from an ethical perspective, arguing that Protestants are committed to truth-telling rooted in the Reformation's solas (particularly Sola Scriptura and Sola Fide) and the doctrine of justification. The author draws connections between Protestant theology and practical Christian living, demonstrating how doctrinal commitments shape moral character and honesty before God.
What Is a Protestant? (5) Having seen what a Protestant is historically, theologically, creedally and ecclesiastically, we now need to consider this question: What is a son or daughter of the Reformation ethically? How does Protestantism influence one’s lifestyle? Many things could be said here but I will highlight just two points. First, a Protestant loves and speaks the truth. Part of the background for this is historical. It is Jesuit teaching that it is okay, even virtuous, to tell a lie,...