Church History II - Lesson 4
Reformation and Theology of Martin Luther
This course covers part II of the life of Luther and a detailed view of the kind of beliefs that started the Reformation, mainly salvation by faith opposed to salvation by works taught by the Roman church.
Reformation and Theology of Martin Luther
Reformation and Theology of Martin Luther
• Martin Luther
• Luther’s unexpected reaction by the Roman church
• Sola Scriptura and Canon law
• Canon Law
o Church law to speak where the bible does not
• Luther’s desire for a right understanding of salvation
• Canon law taken as divine
• Luther interested in purification and not destruction
• In the year 1520 Luther is excommunicated
• Supporters of Luther’s cause
• The election process for emperors
• In 1519 Charles the 5th becomes emperor and ruler of most of the western empire
o Priority: to keep Germany united against the Turks
o Luther to present his case before him
• Luther is kidnapped and imprisoned
o Protection for his life
o A time to meditate
o The translation of most of the bible from Hebrew and Greek
o The writing of tracts
• The essence of being saved by grace in detail
o The contrast with Catholicism
o Sanctification and Justification
• The Reformation starts a different church
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In this course a view of the Mediterranean church to the expansion of the Roman Empire will be studied. Also, the evangelistic attempts of the Roman Empire, its challenges and what it meant for the reformation will be covered.
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The crusades, and John Wycliffe's challenge of the church’s authority happened before the Reformation.
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This lesson covers the Renaissance period and the life and beliefs of Martin Luther.
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The Reformers' theological understanding of the importance of baptism and other sacraments.
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John Calvin and the spreading of the Reformation to France.
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This course covers the influence of the church and their separation from secular activities. Calvin’s influence in Geneva is included.
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The English reformation will be studied in terms of its background, structure and the beginning of the expansion of the kingdom by Henry VII.
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The life and influence on the Reformation of King Henry the VIII and William Tyndale.
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Henry the VIII and his influence on the English Reformation.
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The life and thought of the Christian church from the Reformation to modern times. Designed as an orientation to the shape of the whole tradition with special focus on the history of Christian doctrine and spirituality.
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