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| This is an important topic, because Walther was a cell group Pietist who joined Stephan's cell group Pietism, borrowing his concept of UOJ from Stephan. |
A brief history of pietism « Churchmouse Campanologist:
What follows is a brief history of pietism, a subject to which this blog intends to return with practical, modern examples.
Our churches today are full of ‘holy’ behaviours and small groups meant to reinforce them for the ‘true’ believer. I use these words advisedly, as orthodox Lutherans, Calvinists and Anglicans believe that it is only by grace through faith that a person is saved and comes to share eternal life with Jesus Christ.
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Well said, LPC. Yes, it can be difficult to articulate the difference between the gracious fruits of faith and mandated legalism by the Revd A. N. Other.
The other thing I noted is the commonality of the following in pietism: outdoor revivals, small groups (!) and problems with the opposite sex. The last of these Dr Jackson has documented in detail and, consequently, got me interested in pursuing this subject further.
Hmm. Calvinists politely call pietism 'legalism', but there is a real set of moralistic stories here. Researching my upcoming posts made me rather queasy -- Wesley's and others' problems with women, the doctrinal church and secular law.
What I learned about pietism: 'Nature' abhors a vacuum. Satan stands by ready to fill it.
A Calvinist clergyman (now retired) commented either on my blog or his some time ago that the only church history 'these people' know are 'their own celebrities'. They know nothing about the foundations of the Reformation.
Churchmouse
Well said, LPC. Yes, it can be difficult to articulate the difference between the gracious fruits of faith and mandated legalism by the Revd A. N. Other.
The other thing I noted is the commonality of the following in pietism: outdoor revivals, small groups (!) and problems with the opposite sex. The last of these Dr Jackson has documented in detail and, consequently, got me interested in pursuing this subject further.
Hmm. Calvinists politely call pietism 'legalism', but there is a real set of moralistic stories here. Researching my upcoming posts made me rather queasy -- Wesley's and others' problems with women, the doctrinal church and secular law.
What I learned about pietism: 'Nature' abhors a vacuum. Satan stands by ready to fill it.
A Calvinist clergyman (now retired) commented either on my blog or his some time ago that the only church history 'these people' know are 'their own celebrities'. They know nothing about the foundations of the Reformation.
Churchmouse
