We have seen Martin Luther standing in defiance. We have seen him simply point to error and be bold enough to say that ‘this isn’t the gospel’. Would we be so bold?
His boldness had unexpected effects. Over the next four years everyone in Europe heard of Luther’s beliefs. Thousands were saved. Protestant churches sprung up. […]
Last time we looked at the Reformation, Martin Luther had nailed his 95 thesis to a church door, and I’d told you that it changed the world.
Let’s have a brief look at what on earth all that was about:
A chap called Johann Tetzel had been charged by the Pope with the task of selling indulgences […]
I expected to be able to tell you more about the reformation before today - but as it is you’ll just have to enjoy/endure (delete as appropriate) hearing more about for a few weeks yet!
The Reformers had two main principles for us that are still highly relevant today:
Sola Scriptura and Semper Reformanda.
Yes, I just used […]
Next Wednesday is one of favourite Christian ‘holidays’. Not that we tend to celebrate it, of course. If our modern church streams were in the habit of recognising dates and celebrations other than those intimately concerned with Christ himself, then I’d like to think that this one would be near the top of the pile.
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