Topic 12- The Protestant Reformation

• Protestant Revolution - Basics

  • Begins 1517 - Martin Luther
  • Divides Western Church
  • New denominations
  • New beliefs and practices
  • New interiority
• The Protestant Revolution, 1517 - 1521: A New Indulgence

  •  Pope Leo X and German bishop to share proceeds 
  • To help build St Peter’s Basilica in Rome 
  • Plenary indulgence 
  • Promoted in Germany
• The Protestant Revolution, 1517 - 1521 - Luther's 95 Theses

  •  Against sale of indulgences 
  • Posted on church door in Wittenberg 
  • A Call to debate 
  • Printed/circulated widely
• The Protestant Revolution, 1517 - 1521 - Luther's Pamphlets

  •  Against infallibility of councils/pope 
  • Recognizes 2 sacraments 
  • And 3 solas 
  • Calls for Reform of Church
• The Protestant Revolution, 1517-1521 - 3 Solas

  •  Sola Scriptura – “Scripture alone” as infallible authority 
  • Sola Gratia - salvation by “grace alone” (free will in bondage to sin) 
  • Sola fide – Salvation by faith alone (works do not contribute)