Hello, everyone, today's blog (and last blog) is about Martin Luther. We watched a movie about him the past few days in Bible class. Luther was a German priest who defiled the Catholic church and popes with his ideas. The popes believed that you needed to buy indulgences to get out of purgatory. They also believed that good works, not faith, gets one into heaven. Luther believed; however, that a Christian must have faith that God's mercy and love will save you, and that only God is able to forgive. He stated that selling indulgences is a false assurance that your are saved from your sin. He stated these things and many others in his 'Ninety-Five Theses', which he posted on the doors of the Roman Catholic Church. This was one of the most important things he had ever done, because it was the start of a movement towards religious freedom.
The Ninety five Theses were found and copied in the printing press. This and many other of Luther's works were being copied and spread all over the town. While most of the people liked his works, the popes and other Church officials didn't like it, because his works contradicted the ideas of the Church. He was excommunicated from the church, but he continued to write his works. Luther was brought to court and asked to renounce his works. But Luther replied that unless they could find any Scriptual reason for him to do so, he would not do it. So they let him keep his works.
There are actually many times when the Roman Catholic Church tried to stop Luther from preaching, but he continued. I think this is very important because Christians should not ever renounce their christianity. So Luther is a very good example to follow. My overall thoughts on the movie is that I thought it was good.
My sources were: www.greatsites.com; www.google.com.
And since this is my last blog for the year, here are some funny pictures for you to enjoy:
This has been a wonderful year. Mr. Mendenhall has been a great teacher. Thank you. And here is one more picture in honor of Martin Luther.
The Ninety five Theses were found and copied in the printing press. This and many other of Luther's works were being copied and spread all over the town. While most of the people liked his works, the popes and other Church officials didn't like it, because his works contradicted the ideas of the Church. He was excommunicated from the church, but he continued to write his works. Luther was brought to court and asked to renounce his works. But Luther replied that unless they could find any Scriptual reason for him to do so, he would not do it. So they let him keep his works.
There are actually many times when the Roman Catholic Church tried to stop Luther from preaching, but he continued. I think this is very important because Christians should not ever renounce their christianity. So Luther is a very good example to follow. My overall thoughts on the movie is that I thought it was good.
My sources were: www.greatsites.com; www.google.com.
And since this is my last blog for the year, here are some funny pictures for you to enjoy:
