Reformation Day Specials

Below are recorded lessons of a previous Bible study Pastor Inghram has taught National Capital Bible Church.

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Reformation Day Special 2020 #1 - October 25, 2020
(Rom 4:1-8) The Protestant Reformation: Historical background and what Martin Luther believed the Bible teaches about grace. The foundations of the faith. (2 Thes 3:16-18) Study of verse 17. Paul's writing style and perseverance (Rom 16:22; Col 4:18; Gal 6:11; 1 Cor 15:58).

Reformation Day Special 2018 #3 - November 14, 2018
(Rom 1:16-17) Study of Protestant Reformation concluded. Earle Cairns' "Christianity Through the Centuries" defines Reformation as movement of religious reform that resulted in creation of national Protestant churches between 1517 and 1545. Causes of Reformation understood as 1) Church's refusal to reform and 2) creative personalities such as Martin Luther, Huldrych Zwingli, John Calvin, Menno Simons, Thomas Cranmer, and others. Background provided on these reformers, including break off of Anabaptist and Anglican churches.

Reformation Day Special 2018 #2 - November 7, 2018
Reading from Bill Bennett's American's Patriotic Almanac: "The Background of Halloween" and "The First Tuesday After the First Monday" (first Election Day established in 1848). Study of Protestant Reformation continued. (Rom 3:21-26) As Martin Luther translated the Bible from Latin to Greek, he became convinced that the basis of salvation is found in Scripture and not designated by the Church. Study of Church background examines other factors that contributed to the papacy's decline, including socioeconomic and political changes that preceded the Reformation.

Reformation Day Special 2018 #1 - October 31, 2018
Earle Cairns' "Christianity Through the Centuries," and Dr. Jim West's "The Other Holiday on October 31," address early Church history and Reformation Day. On October 31, 1517, Professor Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenburg Castle Church, challenging, among other things, indulgences. This traditionally marks the day that begins the Protestant Reformation, which had been in progress by many other reformers, like John Wycliffe and Jan Huss, and would continue under many more, like John Calvin. Is salvation by faith or works or both? Rom 4:1-8 makes clear Abraham was justified by faith alone.

Reformation Day Special 2017 #1 - October 29, 2017
On Oct 31st, 1517 Martin Luther challenged the bishop with 95 Theses centering on the problem of indulgences. Questioning the over emphasis on church tradition and under emphasis on God's Word, Luther broke from the norm and studied the Bible for himself. Monk, priest, and professor Luther argued for sola scriptura and sola fide. This influential Protestant Reformer translated the Bible into German and was excommunicated from the Church. Transubstantiation, indulgences, and relics described.