Who cause the Reformation? Erasmus did.

When people read the Bible for themselves they are led to consider the character and story of God, and his solution for the guilt, shame and restlessness that every man, woman and child carries with them before they know the rest that God supplies.

I’ve always wanted to know why the Church of England started with a firm commitment to moderate Calvinism, but after Edward VI, Elizabeth I, and James I the colors of our flag changed to Arminian (called “Pelagian” in Article 9, and by the anti-Arminians of that century).

The law explains God’s expectations, reveals our inability to live up to the required standard of perfection, and sends us running with hair-on-fire desperation for a Savior.