Ulrich Zwingle - A True Reformer

The last time that I spoke to from this verse, I began to show you the principles of truth which were recognized by Martin Luther, and which led to the Reformation. The Reformation took place first in Germany through Luther, and at the same time in Switzerland, through Ulrich Zwingle. I want to give to you now a glimpse at what kind of a man Zwingle was; what he believed, and what he did, which furthered the cause of the Reformation. I want to relate to you something of his part and contribution to the Reformation of the Church away from Popery. His labors were, I believe, a major part of the pouring out of the 2nd bowl of wrath on the Antichristian system of Roman Catholicism. I want to show you this this by taking the second part of this passage in Acts 17 and to show you how the Reformation was simply an outgrowth of the spiritual truths and principles set forth by the Master Teacher, our Lord Jesus Christ, and also of those of the Apostle Paul in his teaching and practice. Indeed, we can say, it has been the practice of all the other faithful followers of Christ who have, down through time taken their stand for the truth of the word of God. 1st of all, Zwingle was, like the apostle Paul, one whose spirit was provoked when he saw the idolatry that men around him were given over to. (Verses 16-21) And 2nd – Ulrich Zwingle was one who knew that true worship was not something devised by men, and he did something about it. (verses 22 and 23) And 3rd – Zwingle was a man who subjected every practice in worship to the test of Holy Scripture. Let’s see how Ulrich Zwingle was like the apostle Paul, and how we can be more like both of them.