Redaction CriticismHermeneutical interpretation that determines the premise (reason) that the author writes. (See Hermeneutics) |
Reformation, ClassicalMartin Luther, Ulrich Zwingli, John Calvin, John Knox, Thomas Krammer in England and others participate in the Classical Reformation (sometimes called Magisterial Reformation). This type of reform is called calssical because they maintain the union between church and state. |
Reformation, CounterThe Roman Catholic response to the criticism of the Classical Reformers. They tried to clean up some of the corrupt and faulty parts of the church; but, it was only an internal effort that did not address theological issues. |
Reformation, RadicalUnlike Calssical reformation, radical reform separates the church from the state. They believed the same theological doctrines as Lutheran, Calvin, and other Classical reformers, except for this one difference. Radical Reformers are also known as Anabaptists. |
RegenerationRegeneration, or New Birth, is a work of God's grace whereby believers become new creatures in Christ Jesus at the moment a faithful believer is resurrected out of the Baptismal waters. The Baptism of Jesus Christ brings death to sin, and becomes the grave to which faithful believers in Jesus Christ's own Resurrection, are Born Again as they come up out of the waters. This regenerative process brings a change of heart, and a new life able to receive and be guided by the Holy Spirit. |
RepentanceA genuine turning away from sin and toward God. Repentance and faith are inseparable experiences, necessary to receive the Grace of the LORD God. |
Replacement TheologyThe belief of some Christians (prevalent among many conservative Presbyterian denominations as well as some liberal Christian churches) that God abandoned the Jewish people as a result of their disobedience and chose instead the Christian Church as the bearer of His grace as the new Chosen people. This belief of God's rejection of the Jewish people creates a fertile ground for the proliferation of anti-Semitism which has historically developed as a result. |
RevivalThe LORD God outpouring His Presence amongst people |
RigoristsThose holding the ideal that the church is a congregation of saved people seperated from sin. Conversely, Laxists are those who see the church as the instrument of salvation as a kind of hospital for sick souls.1 Tertullian, Hippolytus, and Novatian represent the Rigorist view; Callistus and Cyprian reject this definition of the church.2 1Ferguson, Everett. Church History Volume One: From Christ to Pre-Reformation. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2005, 145. 2Ibid. |
Rule of St. BenedictA book of 6th century precepts written for monks living together in a community under the authority of an abbot. The rule book was written by Benedict (c. AD 480-550) and was linked with the abbey of Monte Cassino (south of Rome); it became the most influential rule for monastic life by the 9th century. (See Cluniac Movement)
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