The Protestant Reformation in Europe was one of the biggest events (or series of events) in all of Christian history. The upheaval brought by the simple act of a German monk nailing a list of grievances to a church door ultimately rewrote the theology of the church, redrew the map of Europe, and revolutionized how billions of Christians engaged with their faith.
In celebration of Reformation Day, here is a (not so) quick overview of the major figures, events, and ideas of the Protestant Reformation — and how its impact continues to define Christianity today. |
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October 24 — Pope Francis released his fourth encyclical, Dilexit nos ("He loved us"), on "the human and divine love of the heart of Jesus Christ." The Pope warns that the world has lost its heart amid war, technology, and consumerization. Reaffirms traditional spiritual teachings, he then calls believers to renew their devotion to Christ's heart and "cooperate with him in restoring goodness and beauty to our world." (Vatican News and Aleteia) |
| October 24 — Meanwhile, in the UK: Weekly attendance is down nearly 20% in Anglican churches from pre-pandemic numbers. This has left 3,000 to 5,000 churches closed or barely used, around three-quarters of which are registered historic buildings. The projected cost of upkeep and repairs on them is £1 billion (about $1.3 billion), which the Church of England cannot afford… but perhaps local communities will be up to the task. (The Guardian) |
| October 25 — House church, meet church house: Early Christians worshiped in local homes, only later turning them into churches. Today in the U.S., churches are being turned into homes. With attendance down across the country, empty churches are being sold at great rates — but they require heavy renovations. The new owners often commit to maintaining the buildings' integrity, recognizing them as important pillars of the community. (The New York Times, paywalled) |
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This week in our Look at the Book series of Bible infographics, Jeremiah presents a dire outlook for the nation of Judah. Here's your quick reference guide to the book, including summary, key verse, important info, and reading guides. LEARN MORE ► |
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Why does Paul say "Maranatha" at the end of his first letter to the Corinthians? Dr. David Jeremiah welcomes us to the "already but not yet" Kingdom of God with Paul's exhortation and two other prayers to usher in the coming Golden Age. |
| The authors of the Bible interpret earlier portions of the Bible in ways that can be difficult to understand. Part of the challenge comes from the modern expectations we bring to the Bible. Taking the time to study how Jesus interprets his Bible offers an antidote. |
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