Pope Will Celebrate Reformation for Sake of Unity
[Pope Will Celebrate Reformation for Sake of Unity
Proclaiming the Gospel Ministries]
"Pope Francis will participate in a joint ceremony between the Catholic Church
and the World Lutheran Federation (WLF) to honor the 500th anniversary of the
Protestant Reformation on Oct. 31, 2016, in Lund, Sweden. The ceremony in Sweden
in October of this year will touch off a year-long celebration and series of
events about the Protestant Reformation. According to Vatican Radio, Pope
Francis will participate in a common worship service based upon a
Catholic-Lutheran "Common Prayer," which was published earlier this year by the
Lutheran World Federation and the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian
Unity.
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[Mike Gendron Comment] As the 500th anniversary of the
Reformation approaches, we can only wonder how many more Protestant
denominations will capitulate to the enemy
that murdered thousands of born-again Reformers who would not bow their knee to
the false prophet of Rome. Members of evangelical churches will have to decide
how they will respond to those who try to reverse the Reformation. They can do
one of three things: 1) compromise the Gospel for the sake of unity with Rome,
2) remain neutral, or 3) stand with the Reformers and earnestly contend for the
faith. There is much at stake if we don't -- the glory and honor of our Savior,
the purity of His Gospel, and the sanctity of His Church." Pro-Gospel.org Re
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