The Church Must be Reformed Abraham Kuyper, a notable Reformed theologian and statesman, once asserted: "Therefore our church must again become not merely Christian, not merely Protestant, but Reformed: God is her Sovereign, eternal election is the heart blood of her life, and God's Word the foundation that cannot be dislodged, upon which she stands with both her feet." This declaration encapsulates a vision for the church that goes beyond just being Christian or Protestant. It calls for a dynamic, Reformed identity. To understand Kuyper’s words fully, we must explore four key points: the church must be based on the Word of God, always reforming, firmly grounded in truth, and resistant to the spirit of the age. The True Church is Based on the Word of God The foundation of the true church is the Word of God. Kuyper emphasizes the necessity for the church to root its doctrines, practices, and mission in Scripture. In an age where societal trends and cultural norms often ...