Heidelcast Heidelminicast: What is Reformed Theology (Part 3): Reformed Churches Teach Grace Because We Believe in Sin
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Feb 17, 2026 A lively dive into why Reformed theology centers grace by insisting on human sin. Scriptural examples from Exodus, Psalms, and epistles show salvation as God’s work. Historical confessions and catechism passages are unpacked. Theology, monergism, and contrasts with medieval views on works get focused attention.
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Salvation Is God’s Work
- The Reformed confession roots salvation in Scripture and the ancient creeds while rejecting medieval cooperation-based justification.
- R. Scott Clark emphasizes that Christ and the Spirit are the active agents who save and assure believers, not human works.
Monergism Means God Alone Saves
- The Reformed term 'monergism' names that one agent (God) does the saving work alone.
- Clark cites Belgic Confession Article 22 to argue Christ is fully sufficient for salvation and nothing else is required.
Grace Through Faith Is A Gift
- Scripture repeatedly frames salvation as God's action, not ours, using texts like Titus and Ephesians.
- Clark uses these passages to show salvation is by grace through faith as God's gift, excluding human boasting.
