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Julius J. Kim, Ph.D. 17 May 2011 I’d like to believe that I am a child of RED, at least an early form of it.  As a minister in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), my ministerial roots go back to the Presbyterian Church that was formed in the US in 1706.  But my spiritual [...]

No Church is an Island

Posted: May 12, 2011 by niclazz in Uncategorized

“The Reformers on the other hand, went so far as to teach that the special object of justifying faith is the favor of God toward us for Christ’s sake. Therefore to believe is to be assured of our own personal salvation. Thus Luther, Melancthon and Calvin taught. This is the doctrine taught in the Augsburg [...]

The City Center

Posted: May 9, 2011 by niclazz in Ecclesiology, RED Identity
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We just launched on saturday night our new forum. The Forum is called ‘City Center’ because we want it to be an area of free dialogue about the church. A place where this further dialogue can serve the growth of Reformed Churches together. The first post, by our beloved Chairmain Dan Borvan, was opened to [...]

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A REFORMED DREAM

Posted: May 3, 2011 by niclazz in Uncategorized

Just a friendly reminder for this weekend. We will be live streaming and recording the lecture so feel free to tune in Sat May 7th, 2011, 6:30pm Pacific time.

Luther on the Beauty of the Church

Posted: April 18, 2011 by niclazz in Dead RED
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“The form and aspect of the world is like a paradise; but the true Christian church, in the eye of the world, is foul, deformed, and offensive; yet, nevertheless, in the sight of God, she is precious, beloved, and highly esteemed.” -Luther, Table Talk Luther here speaks of the true nature of the church. He [...]

Luther on the Church #1: A Pilgrim Church

Posted: March 25, 2011 by niclazz in Dead RED

This is the first installment of many on Luther and the Church: “The church is misery on earth, first, that we may keep in mind we are banished servants, and exiled out of Paradise for Adam’s sake. Secondly, that we may always remember the misery of the Son of God, who, for our sake, was [...]

Providential Throwdown

Posted: February 23, 2011 by niclazz in Uncategorized

Providence can act like a wrestler with a grudge. It tosses, turns, and seemingly shakes this world into submission reminding humanity of their lack of divinity and utter futility. Recently one such providence slammed into our sister churches in New Zealand. This 6.3 quake shook the town of Christchurch in New Zealand(see for map) on Tuesday [...]