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NAVIGATION
Reformation Day
Activities
Indulgences
Luthers'
95
Movies
Reformers
Songs
Reformation
Day
aka Halloween
Table
of contents
Reformation
Day Basics
Battle
Hymn of
the Reformation
Reformation
Handouts
Reformation
Statements
Reformers
Re-enactors
Inventors
Explorers
Book
Recommendations
Reformation Day
aka Halloween
... no cursing the darkness allowed!
Ye are the
light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot
be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under
a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all
that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men
that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which
is in heaven.
Matthew
5:14-16
Unfortunately, today, too many
Christians focus their attention on the celebration of Halloween
thereby giving even more publicity to the occult and those knowingly
or unknowingly participating in it. Worse still, many Christians
hide in their homes turning off the lights to discourage trick-or-treaters
and remain virtual prisoners in their own homes !
Taking a pro-active, evangelistic
approach to Reformation Day (on 31 October 1517, Martin Luther
tacked up his 95
Thesis on the
church doors of Wittenburg where the practice of indulgences
are discussed) may prove much more fruitful.
A Great
Reformation Day Faire can occur either at a church, but
more preferably in the backyard in a neighborhood. In this way,
Christians can invite trick-or-treaters to join in and have fun
with Great Reformation
Day activities. Rather than taking an antagonistic approach,
invite trick-or-treaters in saying something to the effect of
— "Thou art dressed most unusually! Ah well, wilt thou
care to join us in our celebration? Thou shalt visit many a fun
shoppe, converse with important personages, or perhaps thou wouldst
care to cast thine eye upon the events of the day? Thou wilt surely
enjoy the many delicacies here and mayhap join in on the revelry!"
In this way trick-or-treaters
will be kept safe from the hazards of Halloween (e.g., razorblades
hidden in candy, poisoned "treats", etc.) and the unChristian
nature of Halloween which will, undoubtedly, relieve the fears
and concerns of the parents of trick-or-treaters. Moreover these
parents are sure to join in the festivities and enjoy themselves,
too, making this day a memorable one for the trick-or-treating
family! Perhaps your village, town, city or metropolis may even
re-initiate this custom to His glory!
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Battle Hymn
of the Reformation
A
Mighty Fortress is Our God
Listen & Lyrics
PDF File Worksheet
Other stirring Christian tunes
Onward
Christian Soldiers
Listen & Lyrics
PDF File Worksheet
Christ
Shall Have Dominion
Listen & Lyrics
PDF File Worksheet
Am
I a Soldier of the Cross?
Listen & Lyrics
PDF File Worksheet
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Reformation
Day Handouts
Indulgences Print off Indulgences
on yellowish looking paper to give them an old type feeling, roll
up and tie with twine. Next, place the Indulgences in a wicker
basket to be distributed to Reformation Day Faire attendees.
Print off Martin Luther's 95 Thesis on yellowish looking paper
for an old time feeling, roll up and tie with twine. Place the
95 Thesis in a wicker basket to be distributed to Reformation
Day Faire Attendees.
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Important
Reformation Day Statements
Sola Scriptura The inerrant Scripture is the sole
source of written divine revelation, which alone can bind the
conscience.
Solus
Christus Our salvation
is accomplished by the mediatorial work of the historical Christ
alone.
Sola
Gratia In salvation
we are rescued from God's wrath by His grace alone; salvation
is not in any sense our work.
Sola
Fide Justification is
by grace alone through faith alone because of Christ alone. In
justification Christ's righteousness is imputed to us as the only
possible satisfaction of God's perfect justice.
Soli
Deo Gloria Because salvation
is God and has been accomplished by God, it is for God's glory.
Therefore, we must glorify Him always.
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Famous Great
Reformation Personages to Re-enact!
Fathers, mothers, and children
may enjoy picking out a famous person during this time to re-enact.
Children can be the famous person at that age. How
interesting it would be to see a Wickliffe, Calvin, Luther or
John Knox at the age of 5, 8, 12, 15 ! Have Great Reformation
Day Faire attendees attempt to guess "who" the person
is! The following, hopefully, will give you some ideas of
important personages during this time.
Theologians ... Grateful appreciation
is given to Mr. George Calhoun of Mt. Olive Tape Library, PO Box
422, Mt. Olive, MS 39119, for the following information on the
theologians.
(NOTE: Mt. Olive Tape Library
is a great resource for home scholars and private Christian schoolers
where audio tapes may be rented VERY inexpensively that will assist
in the study of history, Christian apologetics and more!)
Click here
to view pictures of the Reformers.
John Wickliffe (1329-1384)
The Morning Star of the Reformation was a brilliant
Oxford University scholar that offered constructive criticism
to the Thomistic Theology. One of his achievements was translating
the Bible into English and would, later, influence the Lollards
in England. Students attending Oxford from Bohemia took Wickliffe's
teachings back with them and which, in turn, influenced John
Huss and Jerome of Prougue.
John
Wickliffe (Fox's Book of Martyrs)
Theodore Beza (1519-1605)
When Calvin died, Beza became the leader in Geneva and on the
continent of Europe. Beza's early training was in law. In 1556,
Calvin invited Beza to become a professor of Greek at the Academy
at Geneva and in 1559 Beza was made rector. Beza also assisted
the Huguenot movement in France.
William Tyndale (1493-1536)
Tyndale was edcated at Oxford and Cambridge. He was forced to
flee to Cologne, Worms, and Antwerp. Tyndale translated the older
testament into English. However, he was constantly harrassed
by Sir Thomas More (Archbishop of Canterbury) and was arrested,
strangled, and burned at the stake near Brussels before he was
able to finish his newer testament translation. It is Tyndale's
Bible translation that is the foundation for the 1611 King James
Bible.
William
Tyndale (Fox's Book of Martyrs)
Tyndale
Gallery
Ulric Zwingli (1484-1531)
Zwingli attended the University of Vienna and the University
of Basle where he ws taught humanism. In 1518, he was called
to be a pastor at Zurich Great Church in co-operation with the
magistrates of Zurich. By 1530, Zwingli's had influnced Basle,
Bern, Schaffhausen, and Constance. Zwingli died on the field
of battle at Kappel in 1531.
Zwingli
(German)
Martin Luther (1483-1546)
Attended the School of the Brethren of the Common Life at Mansfield
and entered the University of Leipzig in 1501 receiving the A.B.
degree in 1502 and his M.A. in 1505. Also in 1505, Luther entered
the Hermits of St. Augustine Order of Monks. In 1512, earned
his Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Wittenburg and
was appointed to the chair of lecturer in the Bible. Pope Leo
X replied to Luther's writings with a bull of ex-communication
if Luther did not recant in 6 months. In 1521 Luther was summoned
to appear before Charles V, the princes of the Empire and the
representatives of the Papacy at the Diet of Worms. It was here
he made his famous refusal to recant. Nevertheless, Luther was
protected by Duke Frederick of Saxony and spent the following
25 years laboring for the Church in Germany.
Selected works of Luther
Lutheran Hymnals
Augsburg Confession (1530)
Dr. Martin Luther to the Christian Reader
Bondage of the Will
Martin Bucer (1491-1551)
The "statesman of the Reformation", was trained in
Thomistic Scholasticism, but after listening to Martin Luther's
1518 Disputation, he joined the Great Reformation. In 1521 he
was released from his vows as a Dominican monk. In 1522 he was
excommunicated after marrying. Fleeing to Strassburg in southern
Germany, Bucer played an important role in furthering the work
of the Great Reformation.
John Calvin (1509-1564)
Calvin was educated at the prestigious University of Paris and
was intended for the priesthood. During this time, Calvin's father
had an argument with the church and ordered Calvin to study law
at the famous Law School at Orleans under Pierre l'Etoile. In
1533, Calvin had a conversion experience and in Novemeber was
asked to present the inaugural address for Nicholas Cop, who
was being installed as Rector of the University of Paris. Both
Calvin and Cop were forced to flee Paris as a result of the speech.
In 1536, Calvin's famous Institutes of the Christian Religion
was published at Basel. While going to visit Martin Bucer in
Strasburg, Calvin met up with William Farel in Geneva who persuaded
Calvin to take over the leadership of the Great Reformation.
Many theologians during this time were students of Calvin including
the magnetic John Knox of Scotland. Calvin is known as the "prince
of exegesis".
A
Letter to the Pope
An Inventory of Relics
Cardinal Sadolet's "Letter of Concern"
& John Calvin's Response (1539)
Calvin's Commentaries
The Necessity of Reforming the Church
Blessed
are they whose Iniquity is Forgiven
Grace
& Salvation
Of
Justification by Faith
Prayers
& Devotions
Faith on Trial: The Sufferings of John Calvin
By Robert Godfrey
Institutes
of the Christian Religion
John Hooper (1495-1555)
John was a graduate of Oxford and helped to spread the faith
at that institution. Subsequently, he had to flee from England
twice. He was devoted to biblical exposition and exposure of
the sins among spiritual and political leaders. In 1522, Hooper
was made an Anglican bishop of Gloucester and Worcester, but
was burned by Queen Mary in 1555. Hooper would preacher several
times daily, visited his people, was generous to the poor and
encouraged the reading of the Bible in English. When he was being
burned at the stake, the fire starter asked Hooper's forgiveness.
"Thou dost nothing to offend me. God forgive thee thy sins,
and do thine office," was Hooper's reply. His last words
were: "Lord Jesus, have mercy upon me .... Lord Jesus,
receive my spirit."
John Knox (1514? -1572)
Knox was taken captive by the French where he was forced to be
a galley slave. He returned to England in 1549 and participated
in the Reformation under Edward VI. When Mary (aka Bloody Mary)
ascended to the throne, Knox fled to Geneva. In 1559, Knox returned
to Scotland and played a major role in drafting the Scottish
Confession (1560). In spite of the hostile opposition of Queen
Mary, Knox played a major role in the development of the Great
Reformation in Scotland as pastor of St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh.
The
Royal Mile (John Knox's home)
John
Knox Page
Knox's Edinburgh House
John Knox Information
Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556)
Due to his conscience and education at Cambridge, Cranmer became
a firm supporter of the Great Reformation. In 1532 he married
the niece of Osiander with papal approval. He was consecrated
Archbishop of Canterbury in 1533 and pronounced the marriage
of Henry and Katherine of Aragon null and void. Under Henry VIII's
protectrion, Cranmer reformed the church in England. Under Edward
VI, he made even greater strides and was instrumental in producing
the First Book of Common Prayer (1549) and the
Second Book of Common Prayer (1551). Cranmer was
tried and convicted of heresy under Queen Mary in 1555 and was
burned at the stake in 1556.
Long
Ago & Far Away (Cranmer bio)
Jocque Lefevre (1455-1536)
Lefevre had been a leading Humanist with his work in biblical
languages making him a pioneer of the French Movement. As a University
of Paris professor, his lectures, biblical comentaries, and doctrine
of justification by faith alone did a mighty work for the Great
Reformation. In 1524, Lefevre published the newer testament in
French and in 1528 he translated the older testament in French.
Lefevre was one of the greatest scholars of his time in biblical
Greek.
Hugh Latimer (1480-1555)
Latimer distinguished himself at Cambridge in his studies and
opposed Philip Melancthon. He was a persecutor of Protestants
who "blasphemed" the Gospel. However, after his conversion,
Latimer was a pastor with great zeal becoming the bishop of Worcester.
Henry VIII greatly respected Latimer who always preached honestly
to the people as well as the king, never resorting to flattery.
One time, Latimer presented the adulterous Henry VIII with an
English newer testament folded down to the text, "Whoremongers
and adulterers God will judge." Latimer and Ridley were
brought to the stake under Queen Mary (aka Bloody Mary) where
Latimer said to Ridley, "Be of good comfort, Master Ridley,
and play the man; we shall this day light such a candle, by God's
grace, in England as I trust shall never be put out."
Hugh Latimer, Bishop & Martyr
Philip Melancton (1497-1560)
Melancton was a brilliant linguist and was a professor of Greek
at the University of Wittenberg. He soon became a staunch supporter
of Luther. In 1521 Loci Communes was published
and he also framed the Augusburg Confession which was presented
to Emperor Charles V at the Diet of Augsburg in 1530.
Philip Melancton (Project Wittenburg)
The Power of the Gospel
The Phillip Melanchthon Quinquennial
John Bradford (1510-1555)
Bradford received his M.A. from Cambridge in 1549 with his first
two volumes recently printed by the Banner of Truth. After studying
law, Bradford immersed himself in the study of Scripture. Nicholas
Ridley licensed him to preach. Keeping a diary, Bradford often
lamented over his sins. Bradford, too, was burned at the stake
by Queen Mary. Mary's friends wished Bradford to die in secret;
however, word got out and hundreds came to Smithfield. His last
words to a young man that was being burned with him were, "Be
of good comfort, brother, for we shall have a merry supper with
the Lord this night."
Bradford's Writings
John Hausschein (1482-1531)
(called: Ecolampadius)
From the Palatinate, Hausschein became a leader in Basle. He
was educated in law at Bologna, in theology at Heidelberg and
at Tubingen and Stuttgart. He was a brilliant student particularly
in Latin, Greek, and Hebrew. In 1515, Hausschein met Erasmus
and assisted him in the prepartion of the Greek newer testament.
In 1523, he became a professor at the University of Basle and
through this position he became a leader in this city.
Thomas Becon (1512-1567)
Educated at Cambridge and studied under Latimer. When Elizabeth
I came to the throne, Becon became a canon of Canterbury. He
published over forty volumes with all being saturated with Scripture.
Though many wanted him dead, Becon died naturally, having spent
his life in training young men, writing, and preaching.
Henry Bullinger (1504-1575)
Bullinger succeeded Zwingli in 1531 in Switzerland and became
a leading figure in the writing of the Second Helvetic Confession
(1563).
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Inventors Conquoring
previously unthought of areas for Christ via God's Law-Word
J. Johann Guttenberg (metal movable type for printing)
Evangelista Torricelli (barometer)
Peter Henlein
(pocket watch)
Galileo Galilei
(practical telescope)
Zacharias Janssen
(compound microscope)
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Explorers expanding
the boundaries of Christendom
John Cabot
Christopher
Columbus
Fernandes
Gaspar Corte-Real
Ponce de Leon
Cortes
Giovanni Verrazano
Estevao Gomes
Lucas Vasuez de Ayllon
Cabeza de Vaca
Jacques Cartier
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado
Hernando de Soto
Joao Rodrigues Cabrillo
Martin Frobisher
Sir Francis Drake
Sir Walter Raleigh
John Davis
Don Juan de Onate
Captain John Smith (the John Wayne of the Reformation set)
Samuel de Champlain
Adriaen Block
Henry Hudson
Plymouth Colony Pilgrims
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Books
Go to "The
Book Page" and click on the Great Reformation under the
Classics and Children's Books not only for a variety of books,
but internet field trips (by clicking on an author) and a number
of other places to visit at the bottom of those pages. Also see
G. A. Henty's books from this time at Reformation
Fox's Book of Martyrs one of the great English classics.
. . . Reprinted here in its most complete form, it brings to life
the days when "a noble army, men and boys, the matron and
the maid," "climbed the steep ascent of heaven, 'mid
peril, toil, and pain." "After the Bible itself, no
book so profoundly influenced early Protestant sentiment as the
Book of Martyrs. Even in our time it is still a living force.
It is more than a record of persecution. It is an arsenal of controversy,
a storehouse of romance, as well as a source of edification."
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