Introduction
The reformation was an age of revelation, confusion and at times, chaos. One of the most significant people of this time was Martin Luther. Martin Luther was a man who struggled to understand salvation, forgiveness, and grace. Luther experienced a conflict between the forgiveness of sins, and being unable to do sufficient work in order to please God. Through his study of the scripture, and preparation of lectures, he eventually came to a life changing conclusion about God and salvation. That breakthrough is known as his justification by faith.
Luther’s discoveries and his tactics were at times controversial. However, it is impossible to imagine Christianity without his influence and input. Martin Luther was a man committed to following God, despite the fact that many attacked his beliefs, reminding us, that even though he faced numerous challenges Luther remained steadfast and was significant to the reformation.
Born in Eislesben Germany in 1483, Luther was raised by strict parents, making childhood a challenging time for him. He battled depression and anxiety, possibly influenced by his upbringing. Luther was considered abrasive by many, however, his commitment to God and all things concerning serving God, was the powerful motivation for everything he did. At just shy of 22 years of age, …show more content…
Unaware of the controversy it would cause, he had written the 95 theses as essentially an attack on the pope and the Catholic Church. After nailing the theses to the door at the Castle Church in Wittenberg, uproar ensued because of Luther’s exposé of the Pope and the house of Hohenzollern, and their intent. Luther argued that if indeed the Pope possessed the power to free souls from purgatory, he should be using that power, and the funds generated from the sale of indulgences, to help those who were less
The reformation was an age of revelation, confusion and at times, chaos. One of the most significant people of this time was Martin Luther. Martin Luther was a man who struggled to understand salvation, forgiveness, and grace. Luther experienced a conflict between the forgiveness of sins, and being unable to do sufficient work in order to please God. Through his study of the scripture, and preparation of lectures, he eventually came to a life changing conclusion about God and salvation. That breakthrough is known as his justification by faith.
Luther’s discoveries and his tactics were at times controversial. However, it is impossible to imagine Christianity without his influence and input. Martin Luther was a man committed to following God, despite the fact that many attacked his beliefs, reminding us, that even though he faced numerous challenges Luther remained steadfast and was significant to the reformation.
Born in Eislesben Germany in 1483, Luther was raised by strict parents, making childhood a challenging time for him. He battled depression and anxiety, possibly influenced by his upbringing. Luther was considered abrasive by many, however, his commitment to God and all things concerning serving God, was the powerful motivation for everything he did. At just shy of 22 years of age, …show more content…
Unaware of the controversy it would cause, he had written the 95 theses as essentially an attack on the pope and the Catholic Church. After nailing the theses to the door at the Castle Church in Wittenberg, uproar ensued because of Luther’s exposé of the Pope and the house of Hohenzollern, and their intent. Luther argued that if indeed the Pope possessed the power to free souls from purgatory, he should be using that power, and the funds generated from the sale of indulgences, to help those who were less