Martin Luther is quoted as saying, “Reason is the enemy of faith.” That is a difficult statement for those who believe that Christianity is a reasonable faith. Like any historical inquiry, statements need to be examined in context. Roland Bainton puts Luther’s statement in perspective with this explanation: Luther often railed at reason, and he … Read More “Did Martin Luther Reject Reason?” »
Category: Reformation
As you know, this years is the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther nailing his 95 theses on the Wittenberg door. Whether one is Catholic, Protestant or non-religious, you cannot deny the impact of this event. What is the lasting impact of the Reformation? I asked a number of historians what they thought and here are their … Read More “Thoughts on the Legacy of the Reformation” »
One of the most important figures in church history is John Calvin. Calvin didn’t start the Reformation but he put his stamp on it. Today, many people use Reformed theology and Calvinism as synonyms. In this short video, John Piper shares some background of John Calvin. Piper is obviously passionate about Calvin’s ministry. It is … Read More “A Short Introduction to John Calvin” »
One of the most influential figures in all of Christian history is Martin Luther. Love him or hate him, we must admit that he had a great impact and his legacy lives on. PBS put out a documentary on Martin Luther that you might find interesting.
