The Protestant Reformation began on October 31st, 1517, when a German monk named Martin Luther nailed ninety-five theses to the church door in Wittenberg, Germany. Thus began the first attempt to restore true Christianity to the world in preparation for the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. Martin Luther was born on November 10th, 1483 and he died on February 18th, 1546. This year, 2005, marks the 488th anniversary of that momentous event. Martin Luther had a great affect upon the Christian world and all of mankind. His protest was the impedus for the freedom that was to become necessary to end the Dark Ages of mankind. When summoned to appear before the rulers at the Diet of Worms to answer for his brazen writings Luther gave this timeless reply:
“I cannot submit my faith either to the Pope or to the Councils, because it is clear as day they have frequently erred and contradicted each other. Unless therefore, I am convinced by the testimony of Scripture . . . I cannot and will not retract . . . Here I stand, I can do no other. So help me God, Amen.”

The four pillars of the Reformation were:

  • Christ Alone!
  • The Bible Alone!
  • Faith Alone!
  • Grace Alone!

“.. as a NAIL in a SURE place” (Isaiah 22:23)

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