Embracing Doctrine and Life: Simon Oomius in the Context of Further Reformation Orthodoxy

The Practice of Godliness
In the current renaissance of Post-Reformation Studies, Simon Oomius is emerging as a principle figure for which this study has become a primary source. Simon was the youngest of 21 children born to “Elizabeth Jans, “a woman of Proverbs 31.” Young Oomius followed in his father’s footsteps to become a pastor-scholar connecting doctrine to life for nurturing the Bride of Christ.
While establishing an account of Dr. Oomius’ scholarly contributions to the Golden Age of the church, we see here the pastor’s focus on the ordinary believer. You will discover numerous gems of value such as his insights into “Quenching the Spirt,” forming a home into a “Little Church,” confronting atheism, indeed, a robust Practical Theology for God’s people to become not only “more learned, but better”—a basic principle of the Further Reformation.
However, for this to happen among the flock he also emphasized the dire need for future under-shepherds to be instructed in the practice of godliness. Oomius’ labors to well-up awe for God and a deep enjoyment of the Word that spills over into all of life.