A Word from Bob: Today’s post begins a week-long blog mini-series on Reformation Week and the life and ministry of Martin Luther. People know October 31 by at least three names: Halloween, the Eve of All Saints Day, and Reformation Day. People call it “Reformation Day” because on October 31, 1517, a thirty-three year old man (Martin Luther) dressed as a monk strolled to the door of the Castle Church in the small town of Wittenberg, Germany not to cry out, “Trick or Treat,” but to nail to that door a parchment listing his deeply held theological convictions. This blog mini-series is taken from chapters 1 and 2 of my book, Counseling Under the Cross: How Martin Luther Applied the Gospel to Daily Life.
Martin Luther’s Pastoral and Personal Motivation
Compelled by intense pastoral concern, on October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-five Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. The same day, Luther dispatched a cover letter to Cardinal Albrecht outlining his soul care concern that motivated his Reformation ministry. Luther began his letter by expressing alarm for his flock—many of whom were journeying to John Tetzel in an attempt to purchase their freedom from
To continue...read the full-length post originally published on this site.
