Luther’s mysterious disappearance excited consternation throughout all Germany. Inquiries concerning him were heard everywhere. The wildest rumors were circulated, and many believed that he had been murdered. There was great lamentation, not only by his avowed friends, but by thousands who had not openly taken their stand with the Reformation. Many bound themselves by aContinue reading “The Great Controversy: Progress of Reform in Germany— Chapter 10, Part 1”
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The Great Controversy: The Swiss Reformer— Chapter 9, Part 1
[1 Corinthians 1:25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.1 Corinthians 1:26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:1 Corinthians 1:27 But God hath chosen the foolish thingsContinue reading “The Great Controversy: The Swiss Reformer— Chapter 9, Part 1”
The Great Controversy: Luther Before the Diet—Chapter 8, Part 4
[Psalms 40:9 I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest.Psalms 40:10 I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation.—KJV] Luther had spokenContinue reading “The Great Controversy: Luther Before the Diet—Chapter 8, Part 4”
The Great Controversy: Luther Before the Diet—Chapter 8, Part 3
[Psalms 118:8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.Psalms 118:9 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.—KJV] In the presence of that powerful and titled assembly the lowly born Reformer seemed awed and embarrassed. Several of the princes, observing his emotion,Continue reading “The Great Controversy: Luther Before the Diet—Chapter 8, Part 3”
The Great Controversy: Luther Before the Diet—Chapter 8, Part 2
[Psalms 23:1 (A Psalm of David.) The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.Psalms 23:2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.Psalms 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.Psalms 23:4 Yea, though I walk throughContinue reading “The Great Controversy: Luther Before the Diet—Chapter 8, Part 2”
The Great Controversy: Luther Before the Diet—Chapter 8, Part 1
A new emperor, Charles V, had ascended the throne of Germany, and the emissaries of Rome hastened to present their congratulations and induce the monarch to employ his power against the Reformation. On the other hand, the elector of Saxony, to whom Charles was in great degree indebted for his crown, entreated him to takeContinue reading “The Great Controversy: Luther Before the Diet—Chapter 8, Part 1”
The Great Controversy: Luther’s Separation From Rome—Chapter 7, Part 6
When the papal bull reached Luther, he said: “I despise and attack it, as impious, false…. It is Christ Himself who is condemned therein…. I rejoice in having to bear such ills for the best of causes. Already I feel greater liberty in my heart; for at last I know that the pope is antichrist, and thatContinue reading “The Great Controversy: Luther’s Separation From Rome—Chapter 7, Part 6”