Pastor Bramwell preached this sermon on Matthew 11:18-19 for the Festival of Reformation Day (observed) on October 30, 2022.

Sermon Notes

In Matthew 11:19 Jesus says, “Wisdom is justified by her deeds.” By what deeds were you justified? 

Was Martin Luther a rebel or revolutionary? If not, what was he?

What did Rev. Francis Pieper say is the one cause of division in the visible Church?

“For we hold that one is justified by ____________ apart from works of the law.” Romans 3:28

What was the appearance of Jesus’ death on the cross? What was the truth?

How does your life appear? What is the baptismal truth of your life?

What is the appearance of the Lord’s Supper? What is the truth of the Lord’s Supper?

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