Reformation Society

Heinrich Bullinger
Consolidation the Reformation

Bullinger was Zwingli’s successor. For 44 years he pastored Grossmunster in Zurich. Considering the important role he played, and the prodigious quantity of his writings, it is remarkable that Bullinger is one of the least known of the Reformers.

CONVERSION
Born 18 July 1504, the fifth son of the priest, Henry Bullinger, Heinrich was sent to study at the prestigious Emmerich Seminary on the Rhine, at aged 12. At 15 years old, he enrolled at the University in Cologne, earning his Bachelor of Arts the next year. It was at this time that he was converted to the Reformed faith through studying the Latin and Greek fathers of the Church.

Free Enterprise and the Work Ethic
Along with some of the greatest art and literature, the Reformation brought about the greatest industrial advances, productivity and prosperity ever experienced in history.

Productivity and Prosperity
The Protestant work ethic, which helped to bring about great productivity and prosperity in Western Europe and North America, arose mostly through the Protestant Reformers - particularly John Calvin. "The most dynamic businessmen were to be found in Protestant Holland and the most vigorous industrial growth in Protestant England, both states heavily tinctured with Calvinism." (Historian Richard Dunn).

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To Friends of the Reformation Society

Dear Friends

Greetings in the precious Name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Upcoming Events:
Reformation Society: The War Against Slavery Today
If you live near Cape Town, please join us this Thursday, 3rd August for supper at 18:00 and at 19:00 for a presentation exposing the scandalous reality of slavery, particularly child kidnapping and human trafficking, today. The new dramatic film Sound of Freedom, which is based on a true story, has drawn attention to the scandal of human traffic/slavery of children today and those in high positions of government and society who exploit these children. Over 200 years after William Wilberforce’s successful campaign against the slave trade, a new generation needs to arise to confront and combat the resurgence of slavery today. With over 42 million enslaved people across the world, half of w are under the age of 15, (a US$150 Billion per year industry), human trafficking is back and it is rife today. “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.” Proverbs 31:8 “Jesus said: ‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach the Gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed; To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.’ ”
Luke 4:18–19