Happy Reformation Day...a day late

Everyone knows what yesterday was right...no not Halloween but REFORMATION DAY (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reformation_Day). October 31st is celebrated as Reformation Day. This was the day that Martin Luther in Wittenburg Germany posted the 95 Theses.

At first I thought it was humurous to refer to Oct. 31 (Halloween) as Reformation Day, but now thinking about the importance of that day Reformation Day should be a day we celebrate with enthusiasm.

For those who don't know the Reformation began in the early 16th century. Martin Luther a monk was concerned over the state of the Catholic church, specifically indulgences and the authority of the Pope. He began to investigate the scriptures and through his study of Romans and Galatians he recognized and began teaching the doctrine of Sola Fide and Sola Scriptura (by Faith alone and Scripture alone).

If not for the Reformation we may still be in the Catholic church. We have much to be thankful to the Reformation for, but mainly we should be thankful that God called out ordinary men and because of their following after God made a huge impact for Christ in their time that is still working today. If you want to learn more about the reformation check out these websites:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther

http://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/articles/onsite/reformationhistory.html

Next time you see your neighbors put up those hideous orange lights for Halloween, remember Reformation Day and thank God for raising up men to study and preach the word accurately and passionately!