Happy Reformation Day
Oct 31, 2017 09:00:53 #
Today is the 500th anniversary of what we now call Reformation Day. On this date 500 years ago, Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of All Saints Church at Wittenberg, Electorate of Saxony in the Holy Roman Empire. He wasn’t intending to start a new religion. Instead, he was protesting the sale of indulgences. Wikipedia’s article is interesting reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reformation_Day.
Oct 31, 2017 09:11:39 #
Theses??? Theses?? I always thought it was feces.
--Bob
--Bob
nicksr1125 wrote:
Today is the 500th anniversary of what we now call Reformation Day. On this date 500 years ago, Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of All Saints Church at Wittenberg, Electorate of Saxony in the Holy Roman Empire. He wasn’t intending to start a new religion. Instead, he was protesting the sale of indulgences. Wikipedia’s article is interesting reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reformation_Day.
Oct 31, 2017 09:26:57 #
rmalarz wrote:
Theses??? Theses?? I always thought it was feces.
--Bob
--Bob
Oh stop it right now. Ha!!! How could he nail feces to a door? It sounds pretty messy to me. Cute play on words though.
Dennis
Oct 31, 2017 09:31:43 #
nicksr1125 wrote:
Today is the 500th anniversary of what we now call Reformation Day. On this date 500 years ago, Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of All Saints Church at Wittenberg, Electorate of Saxony in the Holy Roman Empire. He wasn’t intending to start a new religion. Instead, he was protesting the sale of indulgences. Wikipedia’s article is interesting reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reformation_Day.
Thank you for posting this. I did know about it when in high school but had forgotten. I also had to look up indulgences and found it interesting as well. I relearned something today.
Dennis
Oct 31, 2017 09:47:12 #
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Oct 31, 2017 11:39:03 #
Another thank you for posting this. God used Martin Luther in a mighty way.
Oct 31, 2017 11:40:32 #
On a related note, ML was quite the insulter of his time. If you want a chuckle, look up "Martin Luther Insult Generator" on google.
Oct 31, 2017 11:48:43 #
rpavich wrote:
On a related note, ML was quite the insulter of his time. If you want a chuckle, look up "Martin Luther Insult Generator" on google.
So was Shakespeare - I have a poster entitled, "Shakespeare and the Art of Insults" - some of them are real doozies!
Nov 1, 2017 11:37:20 #
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Nov 1, 2017 12:41:08 #
SteveR wrote:
Sola Fide, Sola Gratia, Sola Scriptura
Also, Solus Christus and Soli Deo Gloria!
Nov 1, 2017 14:54:27 #
Nov 1, 2017 19:58:38 #
SueScott wrote:
Also, Solus Christus and Soli Deo Gloria!
The three that I listed have been recognized as the foundation of the Reformation, although many have added the following two.
Nov 1, 2017 20:39:18 #
SteveR wrote:
The three that I listed have been recognized as the foundation of the Reformation, although many have added the following two.
Actually, the 5 are from the reformation, not just 3.
The Five Solas are:
Sola Scriptura (“Scripture alone”): The Bible alone is our highest authority.
Sola Fide (“faith alone”): We are saved through faith alone in Jesus Christ.
Sola Gratia (“grace alone”): We are saved by the grace of God alone.
Solus Christus (“Christ alone”): Jesus Christ alone is our Lord, Savior, and King.
Soli Deo Gloria (“to the glory of God alone”): We live for the glory of God alone.
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