Reformed Anglicans

APPETIZER FROM DR. CRANMER ON SOLA SCRIPTURA. WHO NEEDS THE MAIN MEAL OR DESERT AFTER CRANMER'S APPETIZER. THERE'S MORE TO COME. BUCKLE UP! A CONFUTATION OF UNWRITTEN VERITIES BY DIVERS AUTHORITIES DILIGENTLY AND TRULY GATHERED TOGETHER OUT OF THE HOLY SCRIPTURES AND ANCIENT FATHERS. THE FIRST CHAPTER. That the word of God written, contained within the canon of the Bible, is a true, sound, perfect, and whole doctrine, containing in itself fully all things needful for our salvation. "Ye shall put nothing to the word which I command you, neither take aught therefrom ; that ye may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you." Deut. iv. "You shall not do after anything' that we do here this day, every man what seemeth him good in his own eyes." Deut. xii. "Whatsoever I command you, that take heed you do only to the Lord; and put nothing thereto, nor take aught therefrom." Ibid. "The prophet which shall presume to sp...

Edward VI's journal continues. 1551 we believe. Through and into Oct. Largely, Edward’s movements here-and-there: Windsor, Hampton Court, Farnham. He entertains French representatives cordially at meals and in the hunt. Meanwhile, grumpy Charles V is harassing French ships, castles and other areas. The French, it would appear, wants England’s friendship. Meanwhile, the Turks take Tripoli, Malta, a castle in Sicily and end up near some mines in Hungary. Very little to nothing about theology or Dr. Cranmer thus far. However, Mary’s mass-saying priests are about to being “Entowered,” or, put in the Tower. Charles V’s boys are not happy if that happens, to wit, Mary going with her mass-mongerers. Also, another note: a French ambassador attends divine worship with Edward at Hampton Court—inferably of necessity, with the English service.

A letter is sent by Cardinal Wolsey to ambassadors in Rome—Steven Gardiner, Francis Brian, Sir Gregory Cassalis and Peter Vannes. It is dated 6 Apr 1529. It is bloated, verbose and dilly-dallies on the point of the King’s marriage. Wolsey understands that the Pope is giving to much of an ear to Charles V. In the lengthy circumlocutions, there are hints of a break and alienation of the English Church from Rome. Several letters in March and April catch up to Cardinal Windbag Wolsey and he responds with a second letter. UPSHOT: Clement is inclining and leaning to the big Ego in Spain, Charles V, but France, the Venetians, and maybe England will confederate to check Charles V. Henry knows all this and so do Clement. Wolsey goes on and on and on. He’s clearly intimating to the English ambassadors in Rome—which includes Wily Winchester—that Henry may pull out of Rome and also that the same idea is in Francis 1’s head. Another Avignon Papacy situation?

Extent of inspiration—verbal and plenary. Intensiveness of inspiration—providential preparation of the writers, thoughts and words. Jot and tittle inspiration is under review—fine points from arguments from minutiae: John 10.35 and Psalm 82.6; Mt.22.36 and Ex.3.6; Mt.22.44 with the possessive suffix; Gal.3.16 and Gen.12.7. Pp. 199-220. We would add that much, much more can be and should be said in the advocacy of God talking to humans--done with infinite ease.

11. I will remember the works of the Lord : and call to mind thy wonders of old time. 12. I will think also of all thy works : and my talking shall be of thy doings.