Throughout his life, Thomas Cranmer only sought a true understanding of God and repentance; as an archbishop, he never thought to abuse his power, but instead used it to promote God's teachings. Cranmer's Reformed theology emphasized the ‘right-will’ associated with justification. Repentance, according to Cranmer, is turning to God to be turned by God, an act that both humbles man and glorifies God. As an academic, he understood presuppositions and conflict. As a preacher, he realized how hard it was to admit error because of his view changes. As a sinner, he also struggled to put God first...

Throughout his life, Thomas Cranmer only sought a true understanding of God and repentance; as an archbishop, he never thought to abuse his power, but instead used it to promote God's teachings. Cranmer's Reformed theology emphasized the ‘right-will’ associated with justification. Repentance, according to Cranmer, is turning to God to be turned by God, an act that both humbles man and glorifies God. As an academic, he understood presuppositions and conflict. As a preacher, he realized how hard it was to admit error because of his view changes. As a sinner, he also struggled to put God first instead of his human interests. Cranmer was able to commit his life to God's love and God's plans.