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