In celebration of Reformation Day today and Luther’s act of defiance 505 years ago that started the Protestant Reformation, I’d like to share some of his major achievements: Luther posted the 95 Theses on the door of the church in Wittenberg, Germany in October 1517. These were the differences Luther found between the Roman Catholic Church and the Bible. His refusal to … Read More
Leaders are Genuine and Helpful
“He cared for them with a true heart and led them with skillful hands.” — Psalm 78:72 (NLT)
Calvin on the Relationship Between the Holy Spirit and Scripture
“The Spirit, promised to us, has not the task of inventing new and unheard-of revelations, or of forging a new kind of doctrine, to lead us away from the received doctrine of the gospel, but of sealing our minds with that very doctrine which is commended by the gospel.” – John Calvin (July 10, 1509 – May 27, 1564), Leading … Read More
Martin Luther, Passionate Reformer
Today’s guest post comes to us from ChristianityToday.com in celebration of this month marking the 505th anniversary of the Reformation. In the sixteenth century, the world was divided about Martin Luther. One Catholic thought Martin Luther was a “demon in the appearance of a man.” Another who first questioned Luther’s theology later declared, “He alone is right!” In our day, … Read More
Ulrich Zwingli: The Swiss Reformer
While Martin Luther remains the special focus of this 505th anniversary of the Reformation, let’s take a moment to give a special nod to Ulrich Zwingli with this guest post from John Bishop for Preaching.com. After young Zwingli graduated from the University at Berne he was ordained a priest. He served two churches for fourteen years, then was appointed to … Read More
Leaders Are Not Easily Influenced
“Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth.” – Ephesians 4:14 (NLT)
Huldrych Zwingli on The Only Path to Salvation
“Christ is the only way to salvation for all who were, are, and ever shall be.” – Huldrych Zwingli (January 1, 1484 – October 11, 1531), Father of the Swiss Reformation
Martin Luther: My Top Video Picks
If you like movies and are excited that this month is the 505th anniversary of the Reformation, then this post is for you! There’s a lot of great movies and documentaries about Martin Luther and the Reformation. Here are my top picks, best enjoyed with a tub of popcorn 🙂 This Changed Everything Click here to access this video Martin … Read More
Leaders Take Shelter in God
“From the ends of the earth, I cry to you for help when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the towering rock of safety, for you are my safe refuge, a fortress where my enemies cannot reach me.” –Psalm 61 (NLT)
John Wycliffe On the Importance of Living Humbly
“The higher the hill, the stronger the wind: so the loftier the life, the stronger the enemy’s temptations.” — John Wycliffe, Bible Translator and Morning Star of the Reformation (c. 1330 – December 31, 1384) Wycliffe was an English professor, priest, and reformer. He is credited for being the first to translate the entire Bible into the English language. He … Read More