Life of Luther: Reformation, Part One (1483-1546 AD)

I. CONSIDERING THE HISTORICAL FACTS & FACTORS

A. Martin Luther's Early Life

• 1. born in Eisleben, Germany, on Nov 10, 1483
     --- a. man of the middle ages
• 2. entered University of Erfurt, 1501 at 17 yrs old
     --- a. received Masters Degree, 1505
     --- b. encouraged by father to study law
• 3. one stormy night, July 5, 1505
     B. Martin Luther's Monastic Life
• 1. black-robed Augustinian order, July 17, 1505
• 2. his diligent study & doctorate
• 3. his devotion to the order
• 4. his dedication to piety
• 5. his despair in reality
     C. Martin Luther's Sola Gratia, Sola Fide, Solus Christus
• 1. lectures in the Psalms, 1514-1515
     --- a. Psalm 72:1-2
• 2. lectures in Romans, 1515-1516
• 3. lectures in Galatians, 1516-1517
     --- a. indulgences
     --- b. 95 Theses, Oct 31, 1517
     --- c. printing press spread 95 Theses within weeks of event
• 4. lectures in Hebrews, 1517-1518
     D. Martin Luther's Sola Scriptura
• 1. disciplinary Augustinian Synod, 1518
     --- a. converts among Augustinians
     --- b. Dominican Martin Bucer converts
• 2. debate with Johann Eck, June/July 1519
• 3. decree from Leo X for Martin to recant, June 15, 1520
     --- a. excommunicated, Jan 3, 1521
• 4. Diet of Worms, April 16-18, 1521
     E. Martin Luther's Reformation
• 1. Luther, the husband
• 2. Luther, the churchman
• 3. Luther, the theologian
• 4. Luther, the hymnodist
• 5. Luther, the translator

II. CHALLENGED BY HISTORY'S DISTINCT LESSONS

A. Considerations of the Times

• 1. sola gratia; sola fide; solus Christus; sola Scriptura
     B. Considerations for Our Times
• 1. Rom 1:16-17