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“Reformed theology is not new, nor is it ‘come lately’.”

I suppose its all in what one considers “new”. Compared to the theology of the Church of the 7 Councils, it certainly is “new”. You know, the Episcopalian heretics claim that their homoerotic “theology” is valid because “the Holy Spirit is doing a new thing.” It seems that the Reformers would argue the same thing, that the Holy Spirit was in their time doing a “new thing”, either that or that He went to sleep for 1500 years after Pentecost. In the West, there have been “new” theologies popping up for centuries. Its a problem for some of us, Athena.

“The RCC corrupted early church teachings and sadly continues to do so.”

Athena, do you believe this is also true of the Orthodox Church?

I suppose its all in what one considers “new”. It seems that the Reformers would argue the same thing, that the Holy Spirit was in their time doing a “new thing”, either that or that He went to sleep for 1500 years after Pentecost. In the West, there have been “new” theologies popping up for centuries. Its a problem for some of us, Athena. “The RCC corrupted early church teachings and sadly continues to do so.”Athena, do you believe this is also true of the Orthodox Church? I consider any doctrine 'new' that the bible does not teach. By teach, I mean that it is testified to by all scripture, and that it is not used out of context to teach falsely. The RCC allowed corruption in and it became corrupt. The Holy Spirit was alive and well then and now, teaching mens hearts, who then questioned the church's corruption upon their own peril. But as God says in His word, nothing can prevail against Him. And so, the reformation brought to light what the RCC had tried to keep in darkness. Men once again could have, free of charge, their salvation! The reformation was born of need. The need to right the wrongs and stamp out the corruption. The term is really a misnomer, as it was the desire of good theologians to reform the RCC, which sadly they failed to do. The RCC continues in her unbiblical practices to this day. A better name might be the catholic church revival. I believe that any church who does not teach and keep to these 5 principles will eventually fall into ruin. And they are; The Scripture Alone is the Standard- For the Glory of God Alone- By Christ's Work Alone are we Saved- Salvation by Grace Alone- Justification by Faith Alone. Athena