When: OCTOBER 31, 1517 Out of love for the truth and the desire to bring it to light, the following propositions will be discussed at Wittenberg, under the presidency of the Reverend Father Martin Luther, Master of Arts and of Sacred Theology, and Lecturer in Ordinary on the same at that place. As such he … Continue reading Disputation on the Power of Indulgences (Luther’s 95 Theses)
Month: October 2017
Reformation Sunday
Traditionally, Reformation Sunday is observed on the Sunday at the end of October. This year that was October 29th. It is observed as a day to remember the Protestant Reformation, Martin Luther's 95 theses, as well as a day to express appreciation to pastors and elders who guide the flock at our churches. Traditions surrounding … Continue reading Reformation Sunday
Sola
The 5 solas of the Protestant Reformation are originally written in Latin and each indicate an aspect in the Christian faith with the world "alone" attached, or "sola". In my previous post, I addressed the topics of indulgence and salvation as it relates to the Catholic church and the Protestant Reformation. If you have not … Continue reading Sola
Key Reformation Disputes
There are a number of items the reformers diverged on from the Roman Catholic Church. Two of the key points made by not just Martin Luther would be the topics of indulgences and salvation. Indulgences For those who do not know: indulgences are grants made by the pope that people can then buy in order … Continue reading Key Reformation Disputes
Along Martin Luther and Beyond
Let us go to some of Martin Luther's counterparts and those who came after. They are: Desiderus Erasmus (~1467 to 1536), born in Rotterdam (Netherlands), Christian HumanistJohn Calvin (1509 to 1564), born in France - didn't stay there, considered Martin's successor by manyHuldrych (Ulrich) Zwingli (1484 to 1530), Swiss Reformer As you can see, all … Continue reading Along Martin Luther and Beyond
Martin Luther
Martin Luther is often the central figure to the Protestant Reformation. We saw last week that there were in fact pre-reformers as well who, in their own way, laid some groundwork for what was to come in Martin Luther's time. Like Wycliffe, Martin Luther found some friends in higher places that became key in his … Continue reading Martin Luther
Monergist Gratia 