Time: Particular Periods of, Mentioned: The Time of Reformation
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The "Time of Reformation" is a term that appears in the New Testament, specifically in the book of Hebrews. This period is significant in biblical theology as it marks a transition from the Old Covenant, with its rituals and sacrifices, to the New Covenant established through Jesus Christ. The term is found in Hebrews 9:10, which states, "They consist only in food and drink and special washings—external regulations imposed until the time of reformation."

Context and Meaning

In the context of Hebrews, the "Time of Reformation" refers to the era inaugurated by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The author of Hebrews contrasts the temporary and external nature of the Old Covenant's ceremonial laws with the eternal and internal transformation brought about by Christ's sacrifice. The Old Covenant, with its priestly rituals and sacrifices, served as a shadow of the good things to come (Hebrews 10:1). These practices were "imposed until the time of reformation," indicating that they were provisional and preparatory, pointing forward to the ultimate fulfillment in Christ.

Theological Significance

Theologically, the "Time of Reformation" signifies the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan through Jesus Christ. It marks the transition from the law, which could not perfect the conscience of the worshiper, to the grace and truth realized in Christ (John 1:17). This period is characterized by the establishment of a new and better covenant, as described in Hebrews 8:6, "But in fact, the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which he is mediator is superior to the old one, since the new covenant is established on better promises."

The "Time of Reformation" also underscores the sufficiency and finality of Christ's atoning work. Unlike the repeated sacrifices of the Old Covenant, Christ's sacrifice was once for all, providing complete redemption and access to God (Hebrews 9:12). This new era allows believers to draw near to God with a true heart in full assurance of faith (Hebrews 10:22).

Implications for Believers

For believers, the "Time of Reformation" brings profound implications for faith and practice. It emphasizes the believer's freedom from the ceremonial laws of the Old Covenant and the call to live under the law of Christ, which is characterized by love and grace. The indwelling of the Holy Spirit, promised in the New Covenant, empowers believers to live transformed lives, bearing the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).

Moreover, the "Time of Reformation" invites believers to a deeper understanding of worship, no longer centered on external rituals but on a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. As Hebrews 10:19-20 encourages, "Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body."

In summary, the "Time of Reformation" is a pivotal period in biblical history, marking the transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant, highlighting the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice, and inviting believers into a new way of living and worshiping God.
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Hebrews 9:10
Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation.
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The Preface
... church, still circulating through ages and periods of time ... them in favours of my
own particular sentiment; I ... in whole re-printed; in the mean time, I cannot ...
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The Epistle to the Hebrews.
... occurred again and again in critical periods of history ... and North African, down to
the time of Augustin ... Hebrews." This gives sanction to a particular theory, and ...
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His Writings and his Character
... remember that he was at the same time the greatest ... they were letters, written to
meet particular occasions, not ... thing he thought of was to polish his periods. ...
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The Anglican Reform
... of its features at different periods of his ... Two circumstances may be here mentioned
as testifying to ... unnecessarily long, but this particular time was selected ...
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John the Baptist --visit of Jesus to John, and his Abode in the ...
... to the banks of the Ganges, if particular traits had ... and of the Jewish spiritual
teachers of this time, were derived ... of the Dead Sea.[4] At the periods when he ...
/.../renan/the life of jesus/chapter vi john the baptistvisit.htm

Luke.
... the church, notably so in the time of the ... narrative, and connecting it with a particular
occasion ... and incidents which occurred at different periods, but mostly ...
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Literature of Church History.
... and representations of the several periods and divisions of ... of chronicles, and histories
of particular nations, monastic ... reflects at the same time the author's ...
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Fifthly, as this Revelation, to the Judgment of Right and Sober ...
... spake by David intended the fore-mentioned words should ... unless when the characters
be so particular as not ... to different persons, or the marks of time be very ...
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The Case of all the Protestant or Reformed Churches, With
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at the very time when they ... of such variation may be dated from two periods. ...
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Introductory.
... the eighteenth century at one of those periods of revision ... we are told that about
the time of the ... John Newton's 'Apologia' was, in particular, a very vigorous ...
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Resources
What does it mean that there is a proper time for everything (Ecclesiastes 3:1 8)? | GotQuestions.org

What is God's relationship to time? | GotQuestions.org

What does the Bible say about time management? | GotQuestions.org

Time: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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