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In this final lecture, Pastor Massey focuses on two major events in Luther's ministry as a reformer. First, Pastor Massey examines Luther's debate with the theologian Johann Eck in Leipzig in June and July 1519. It was at this debate that Luther expressed his belief that many of the articles of Jan Huss were “plainly Christian and evangelical, which the universal church cannot condemn,” and was accused of being a heretic himself.
Then, Pastor Massey devotes the rest of the lecture to Luther's famed appearance before the Diet of Worms in April 1521. It was at this congress that Luther made his immortal declaration: “Unless I am convicted by Scripture and plain reason (I do not accept the authority of popes and councils, for they have contradicted each other) – my conscience is held captive to the Word of God. I cannot and will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. Here I stand, I cannot do otherwise. God help me. Amen.” At the end of this lecture, Pastor Massey stresses how Luther's defiant stand at the Diet of Worms inspired and gave courage to others in the work of reformation
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“ Great Sermon! ” What a rich heritage we have in the history of the church. This is a great opportunity to learn what went on in the past to keep the Word of God true to the text of Scripture. Jeff does a wonderful job of bringing alive the history of Christ's church. AJ
Pastor Jeff came to Christ at age 20 while serving in the U.S. Navy. He earned his undergraduate degree in Management from the University of Redlands and his graduate degree in Theological Studies from Westminster Seminary California. He also earned a certificate of completion...
