Reformation Society

How the Reformation
Changed the World Part 5

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).

The Reformation and Education
The phenomenon of education for the masses has its roots in Christianity. Christianity is a teaching religion. The greatest universities worldwide were started by Christians in fulfillment of the Great Commission of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Roots of Education for Everyone
The roots of education for the common person goes back to the Reformation, and, especially, to John Calvin. "The modern idea of popular education - that is, education for everyone - first arose in Europe during the Protestant Reformation." (Dr. Samuel Blumenfeld - Is Public Education necessary?)

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From the Frontline: Walking by Faith (Testimony of Jonathan and Sammy)
Please tune in to the latest From the Frontline podcast on www.FrontlineMissionSA.org. It will be uploaded and available on our From The Frontline Podcast. Tonight we will hear the testimony of God’s faithfulness to guide and lead as we are joined by Jonathan to hear his story of how the Lord led him and his wife Sammy to Africa. Their story highlights how God sovereignly calls and faithfully guides.

“the righteous shall live by faith”
Habakkuk 2:4