[The Progression Backward] The Bible was held as the foundation of faith, the source of wisdom, and the charter of liberty. Its principles were diligently taught in the home, in the school, and in the church, and its fruits were manifest in thrift, intelligence, purity, and temperance. One might be for years a dweller inContinue reading “The Great Controversy: The Pilgrim Fathers—Chapter 16, Part 3”
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The Great Controversy: The Swiss Reformer— Chapter 9, Part 2
[1 Timothy 6:5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.1 Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.1 Timothy 6:7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.1 Timothy 6:8 And havingContinue reading “The Great Controversy: The Swiss Reformer— Chapter 9, Part 2”
The Great Controversy: Luther’s Separation From Rome—Chapter 7, Part 5
[Matthew 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.—KJV] At the news of Luther’s escape the legate was overwhelmed with surprise and anger. He had expected to receive great honor for his wisdom and firmness in dealing with this disturber of the church; but his hope wasContinue reading “The Great Controversy: Luther’s Separation From Rome—Chapter 7, Part 5”
The Great Controversy: Luther’s Separation From Rome—Chapter 7, Part 4
Luther’s teachings attracted the attention of thoughtful minds throughout all Germany. From his sermons and writings issued beams of light which awakened and illuminated thousands. A living faith was taking the place of the dead formalism in which the church had so long been held. The people were daily losing confidence in the superstitions ofContinue reading “The Great Controversy: Luther’s Separation From Rome—Chapter 7, Part 4”
The Great Controversy: Luther’s Separation From Rome—Chapter 7, Part 2
Luther was ordained a priest and was called from the cloister to a professorship in the University of Wittenberg. Here he applied himself to the study of the Scriptures in the original tongues. He began to lecture upon the Bible; and the book of Psalms, the Gospels, and the Epistles were opened to the understandingContinue reading “The Great Controversy: Luther’s Separation From Rome—Chapter 7, Part 2”
Reformation Remembered October 31
Halloween tends to overshadow what really should be celebrated. Five hundred and four years ago, October 31, 1517, Martin Luther protested against Roman Catholicism, especially the practice of indulgences, nailing his Ninety-Five Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. This laid the foundation for the Protestant Reformation and religious liberty. PleaseContinue reading “Reformation Remembered October 31”