Happy Anniversary, Reformation
Oct 31, 1517, Martin Luther posted his ideas of what being a Christian is all about. He protested the actions of the Roman Catholic Church hierarchy and the School of Cardinals regarding the authority of the Pope over the interpretation of Scripture.
When I was in a catholic school they told be that Luther was a heretic. Now they teach his understandings in seminaries and encourage people to read and study scriptures daily. I was in a Calvinist chruch some time ago and heard the pastor there tell his congregation that the Roman Catholic Church practiced the teachings of Luther better than did most Lutherans.
Instead of celebrating Halloween, we should be expressing our faith as fervently as did Luther. At any rate, as time has told, Luther’s teaching are in line with the purpose of Christ. While I embrace teachings of other great religious leaders, Luther was the most vocal and critical of them.
Both John Calvin and John Wesley were inspired by Luther and most of the protestant churches have common ground with him. The problem today is that they can’t see this commonality and instead choice to fight among themselves. We must remember that Paul told the Roman Christians to, “…Outdo one another in showing honor.” Romans 12:10b.
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