Teaching Points
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The Reformation was not a break from Christianity — it was a recovery of it. Five solas: Scripture alone, Christ alone, Grace alone, Faith alone, God's glory alone.
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Martin Luther's 95 Theses (1517) challenged indulgences and sparked a movement that changed the world.
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John Calvin, Ulrich Zwingli, and others built Reformed theology that emphasized God's sovereignty and the authority of Scripture.
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The printing press made the Bible accessible to ordinary people for the first time. Technology served the Gospel.
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The Reformation reminds us: when the church drifts, God raises up reformers. Every generation needs reformation.
Scriptures
Reflection Questions
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What 'reformation' does the church need today?
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How does the principle of sola Scriptura affect the way you lead and teach?
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What traditions in your church are biblical, and which are merely cultural?
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How can you be a reformer in your own context?
Action Steps
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Study one Reformer (Luther, Calvin, Zwingli, Tyndale) this week.
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Read one chapter of the Bible in a language you understand — thank God for the translators.
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Identify one area where your church needs reformation, not just improvement.