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9 Day Queen: Lady Jane Grey

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  There are many historical figures that would be worthy of discussion. Especially in terms of the Reformation, we have many towering individuals who stand out for their love of Scripture and the true worship of God in the reformation of churches. One person you’ve probably not heard much about, if at all, is Lady Jane Grey (1537-1554). She is significant for various reasons, but I’d like to briefly go over who she was, how she became Queen of England for only 9 days, and her martyrdom. Early Life and Education Jane was born into the powerful high-status Grey family. She was the great-granddaughter of Henry VII, the grandniece of Henry VIII, and the first cousin once removed of the eventual monarchs (who were the children of Henry VIII) Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I. Given this fact, she was technically within the monarchical line of succession.  From a young age, she was immersed in humanist learning, becoming one of the most educated women of her time. And that is not a...
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Anglicanism: The Reformed Church That Could've Been

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Intro: Why am I writing this? I am writing this blog post because I love the history of the English Reformation. Not only that, but I find it extremely sad that the Church of England didn’t turn out the way it could have. Also, there are many points of connection for me with the Church of England. I myself have been shaped in many ways by what occurred with that church during the time of the Reformation. Of all figures in the long history of the universal church, my favorite are the group of men from England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland known as the Puritans. They sought to purify and reform the Church and their writings have had and still have so much impact on me. In terms of denomination or which camp I fall into, I am a Reformed Baptist. In the days following the English Reformation the men in whom I descend spiritually from were known as "Baptistic Congregationalists" and then eventually became known as Particular Baptists. So really, they were the grandchildren of Angl...
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A Puritan Catechism

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A Puritan Catechism Compiled by C.H. Spurgeon Spurgeon's Introduction: I am persuaded that the use of a good Catechism in all our families will be a great safeguard against the increasing errors of the times, and therefore I have compiled this little manual from the Westminster Assembly's and Baptist Catechisms, for the use of my own church and congregation. Those who use it in their families or classes must labour to explain the sense; but the words should be carefully learned by heart, for they will be understood better as years pass. May the Lord bless my dear friends and their families evermore, is the prayer of their loving Pastor. Question 1 : What is the chief end of man?  ANSWER :   Man's chief end is to glorify God (1 Cor. 10:31), and to enjoy Him forever (Psalm 73:25-26). Question 2 : What rule has God given to direct us how we may glorify Him?  ANSWER : The Word of God which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments (Eph. 2:20; 2 Tim. 3:16) i...
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