The Fuel & Fire of the Protestant Reformation - Church Then & Now E14

Ethan & Matthew finally make their way to the Protestant Reformation. As they explore this monumental moment in Christian & Church history, they discuss denominations, the 95 Theses, and several of the key people that arose during this time.

Show Notes:

• Intro
• Recap on the last episode about reformation during the Dark Ages
• Why was it called the “Protestant” Reformation?
  • They were protesting unbiblical teachings from the Catholic Church
• Who was this guy Martin Luther?
• What are the 95 Theses that Martin Luther nailed to the door of the church?
• Why were the 95 Theses the trigger for the reformation as we know it?
  • The combination of it being translated into the common language & the invention of the printing press
• While Martin Luther was in Germany doing his thing, William Tyndale is shaking things up in England
• Mindblowing connection of how the Protestant Reformation influenced the future of our country and expansion of Christianity
• Original Protestant denominations
  • Lutheran Church (Martin Luther)
  • Reformed Church (John Calvin)
  • Presbyterian Church (John Knox)
  • Anglican Church (English reformers)
• The 5 Solas (Alone, “this alone”)
  • Sola Scriptura: Scripture Alone
  • Sola Gratia: Grace Alone
  • Sola Fide: Faith Alone
  • Sola Christus: Christ Alone
  • Soli Deo Gloria: To God’s Glory Alone
• The danger of putting too much stock in a denominations beliefs rather than just plain Bible.
• “We don’t get to heaven by following Calvin, but only by following Jesus.”

Resources: 

• What Was The Protestant Reformation? https://www.gotquestions.org/Protestant-Reformation.html
• What Are The 95 Theses Of Martin Luther? https://www.gotquestions.org/95-theses.html
• Who Was William Tyndale? https://www.gotquestions.org/William-Tyndale.html
• What Are The Five Solas? https://www.gotquestions.org/five-solas.html

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