Happy Reformation 2009

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Happy Reformation

Happy Reformation! Oh, I know you don't get that much do you.  Today we celebrate the historic and important event of Martin Luther nailing the 95 theses of Christian faith on the door of the Wittenburg church. The next day, All Saint's Day, would be a significant Mass and everyone would see his posting. Significant event for those of us in the protestant denominations of Christendom. We celebrated tonight by going to a local church and "going around the world" to peek into the lives and sacrifices of early reformers. Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Huss, William Tyndale, Wycliffe...... Fun time for all and educational too. :)

Oh, and the wearin' of the ORANGE. Yep, that too is reformation. William of Orange of Scottland the champion of the protestant faith in Ireland.

Well, I can't really help it. Dave is descended from French Huguenots (persecuted protestants) and I am descended from early English, German and Irish Protestants. It's sort of in the blood.
But, religion is not the aim, nor is it the primary focus here. While it holds my world view, it starts much deeper than that. The first reformer Jesus Christ is the author of it all and the base of my world view and faith. It's not about doing - it is about being, being God's. The great story of Redemption.

The basic tenants of the Protestant Reformation:
Scripture Alone- Sola Scriptura, Faith Alone-Sola Fide, Christ Alone-Sola Christus, Grace Alone-Sola Gratsia, Glory to God Alone-Soli Deo Gloria

In case you ever wondered, the 95 Theses of Martin Luther, ushering the Protestant Reformation can be read at this link.

Happy Reformation and Reformation Sunday or All Saint's Day.