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
My Top 10 Recommended Martin Luther Books to Celebrate the 505th Anniversary of the Reformation (Part 2)
Last week I shared the first 5 of my favorite books on, by or about Martin Luther and the Reformation that began on Oct 31, 1517. Here are the remaining 5 (note: in no particular order): – Martin Luther: Renegade and Prophet by Lyndal Roper – The Bondage of the Will by Martin Luther – … Read More
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
My Top 10 Recommended Martin Luther Books to Celebrate the 505th Anniversary of the Reformation (Part 1)
Here’s my favorite books on, by or about Martin Luther and the Reformation that began on October 31, 1517 (note: in no particular order): – Here I Stand by Roland Bainton – Table Talk by Martin Luther – The Heroic Boldness of Martin Luther by Steven Lawson – Theology of the Reformers … Read More
Fun Facts on Martin Luther’s Impact on Western Civilization
In celebration of this month’s 505th anniversary of the Reformation, I’d like to share some fun facts about Martin Luther. In his life, Martin Luther: Wrote several influential books that explained his teachings on important doctrines. His works, translated into English, have filled 75 volumes thus far. Married Katharina Von Bora, one of a group of nuns that Luther had … Read More
Righteous Leadership Brings Stability
“A just king gives stability to his nation, but one who demands bribes destroys it.” – Proverbs 29:4 (NLT)