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“I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God’s hands, that I still possess”–Martin Luther
“Peace if possible, truth at all costs.”–Martin Luther
“On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed ninety-five theses to the castle church door in Wittenberg, Germany, which addressed the abuses of the sale of indulgences and provided the catalyst for the Protestant Reformation. |
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| Martin Luther is one of the more important figures in Western history, as his thought has impacted family life, politics, church-state relations, individual liberties, and a host of other societal issues. His powerful expositions of the Gospel remain one of his most important legacies. In an era when the Gospel had been eclipsed by a system of human merit, Martin Luther and the other reformers were able to remind the people of God that we are declared righteous in the sight of the Lord through faith alone in the person and work of Christ Jesus. |
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| The widespread acceptance of watered-down doctrine and uncritical ecumenism in our day demonstrates how we cannot take biblical teaching for granted. Luther was willing to die if necessary for the biblical Gospel, but many today simply ignore the doctrine of justification through faith alone by grace alone because of Christ alone. This year, let us remember the work of our forefathers on Reformation day and strive, as they did, to contend for the faith once delivered to the saints (Jude 3).” |
— from a Ligonier Ministry email
I’ve been reading and studying The Reformation lately and couldn’t let the day go by without acknowleging a little-known (at least in my life) date in church history.
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Interesting. I think I used to know it was 10-31, but I forgot! I studied the Reformation in a class I took in college, and I thought it was really interesting. I find Luther’s work most inspiring b/c it seems to me that folks like Calvin and Zwingli were more about finding their positions on things than the beautiful truths that Luther clung to (although he did think that the book of James didn’t belong in the canon b/c he felt it didn’t keep in step with Romans!). Thanks for the heads up…we need something better to celebrate today!!!
Thank you for making mention of this very important day in history…while many are celebrating something very different.
thanks for sharing, our pastor spoke about this on Sunday, Reformation Sunday~
My father-in-law (the history teacher) always reminds the church on Sunday before Oct. 31 of the 95 thesis od Luther. Thanks for the reminder…it is always great to remember those that have gone before us.
Thank you for the reminder!
great post! my sister has a reformation day party every year at her house and she invites her whole church. it has become a huge event that is so much fun 🙂
I love the first quote, and this also:
“The widespread acceptance of watered-down doctrine and uncritical ecumenism in our day demonstrates how we cannot take biblical teaching for granted.”
What truths! Thanks Shanda.
Somehow I stumbled across your blog one day and I return frequently–to look at your pictures and hear your stories. I have two young children myself and enjoy hearing of others’ adventures. I just had to comment on this post because when I was a child my Granddaddy made sure to teach us about the Protestant Reformation, a subject we were not taught in school. He did not like it that we were not taught that in school. He passed away when I was 17. Thank you for keeping this subject in our minds, and for that smile that crosses my face when I picture my Granddaddy up there teaching us in a small log church in the woods.
Shanda, you are a jewel. A true gem!
We were thinking alike today dear girl! Happy Reformation Day. May America and Europe discover a Re-Reformation by the grace of God! love and many blessings, m in sc
May the Blessings of today far out-weigh Satan’s attempt to destroy God’s grace towards His people. Satan has lost the battle already, but he keeps on deceiving….we have work to do. God’s Name be praised today!
Thank you for the reminder: Martin Luther pointed back to the fact that JESUS, and none other, is the way, the TRUTH, and the LIFE. Nothing added or subtracted from that = salvation.
Did you know pastor is calling today “Reformation Day” at church?” We’ll be watching a video on John Wycliffe. I thought I’d let you know since you weren’t there on Sunday.
Thanks for sharing this Shanda. So true.
This is another example of how satan tries to steal the “good” days. In the case of Easter and Christmas, the christians continue to wage a good fight. Far too few of us have no knowledge of Martin Luther and his brave step on the memorable October 31st and have abandoned one of the most christian celebrations on the calendar.
Thank you for this timely reminder!!!
Thanks for this great reminder. I really enjoyed reading this. 🙂
thats very interesting… i did not know that about today… thanks for sharing
Church history, an excellent study. Thanks for the reminder. There isn’t much about the “other” holiday going on, here.