Why Form?
“Form is the root word for the things which this ministry stands. The different prefixes attached below help to define the many ways this root word is applied.”
trans-form
Transitive Verb: to change in composition or structure; to change the outward form or appearance of; to change in character or condition
Roman’s 12:2 …but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Reformed is a theological position of those in this ministry that indicates many things but can best be summarized through the five solas of the protestant reformation:
sola scriptura (Scripture alone), solus Christus (Christ alone), sola fide (faith alone), sola gratia (grace alone), and soli Deo gloria (glory to God alone).
“The Reformers did not see themselves as inventors, discoverers, or creators. Instead, they saw their efforts as rediscovery. They weren’t making something from scratch but were reviving what had become dead. They looked back to the Bible and to the apostolic era, as well as to early church fathers such as Augustine (354–430) for the mold by which they could shape the church and re-form it. The Reformers had a saying, “Ecclesia reformata, semper reformanda,” meaning “the church reformed, always reforming.” —historian Stephen Nichols
re-form
Noun: to amendment of what is defective, vicious, corrupt, or depraved; removal or correction of errors or of an abuse or a wrong
con-form
Intransitive Verb: to be similar or identical; to be obedient or compliant —usually used with to; to act in accordance with prevailing standards or customs
Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world…
per-form
Intransitive Verb: to carry out an action or pattern of behavior
1 Corinthians 10:31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
Galatians 4:19 …Until Christ is Formed in you.