Today’s guest post comes to us from the Pew Research Center at PewForum.org. Five hundred years after the start of the Protestant Reformation, a new Pew Research Center survey finds that U.S. Protestants are not united about – and in some cases, are not even aware of – some of the controversies that were central to the historical schism between … Read More
5 Major Achievements in Martin Luther’s Reformation
In commemoration of this month’s 500th anniversary of the Reformation, I’d like to share some of Martin Luther’s 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 recant these views led to him being … Read More
Sunday Scripture: Following Jesus
“Then he said to the crowd, ‘If any of you wants to be my follower, you must put aside your selfish ambition, shoulder your cross daily, and follow me. If you try to keep your life for yourself, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for me, you will find true life.’” – Luke 9:23-24 (NLT)
Martin Luther: My Top Video Picks (Free)
There’s a lot of great training and histories about Martin Luther and the Reformation. Yesterday I shared my top picks that were paid, but today I’d like to share my top picks that are for free. Where Luther Walked by Prof Roland Bainton Luther’s Reformation by Prof Ryan Reeves The Reformation by Prof Carl Trueman (multi part) Luther and the … Read More
Fun Facts on Martin Luther’s Impact on Western Civilization
In celebration of this month’s 500th anniversary of the Reformation, I’d like to share some fun facts about Martin Luther. Did you know that Luther’s translation of the Bible into German proved to be a pivotal work for all of Western civilization? It helped standardize the German language and established some important principles of scriptural translation. His marriage to a … Read More
Sunday Scripture: The Passionate Pastor
“He must have a strong and steadfast belief in the trustworthy message he was taught; then he will be able to encourage others with right teaching and show those who oppose it where they are wrong.” – Titus 1:5-9 (NLT)
Martin Luther, Passionate Reformer
Today’s guest post comes to us from ChristianityToday.com in celebration of this month marking the 500th 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
Sunday Scripture: Shepherd Your Flock
“And now beware! Be sure that you feed and shepherd God’s flock – his church, purchased with his blood – over whom the Holy Spirit has appointed you as elders.” – Acts 20:28 (NLT)
10 Steps to Finishing Strong
Today’s blog post comes to us from Todd Gaddis for Baptist Press. After some 27 years as a senior pastor, at age 58, I have taken on what I hope will be my fourth and final church. By the grace of God, I’ve made it this far and with His help I plan to finish strong. Based on experience, accumulated … Read More
Sunday Scripture: Communicating with Others
“Never speak harshly to an older man, but appeal to him respectfully as though he were your own father. Talk to the younger men as you would to your own brothers.” – 1 Timothy 5:1 (NLT)