Luther and the Reformation

- Season 1

(2011)

Protestants around the world today celebrate their distinction from the Roman Catholic Church. Yet, how many actually know the history behind their separation? In the first part of this series, R.C. Sproul introduces the man who challenged the status quo and sparked a flame of change that still burns today.

What does it mean to be "holy"? This is a question Martin Luther wrestled with. In the second part of this series, R.C. Sproul recounts Luther's struggle to reconcile his guilt with his understanding of the holiness of God.

Martin Luther opened a book and his life was changed. In the third part of this series, R.C. Sproul explains what Luther discovered as he studied the words of the Apostle Paul in the book of Romans.

The church is comprised of sinful men and women. This reality was clearly seen in the sixteenth century. In the fourth part of this series, R.C. Sproul describes what Luther witnessed in the Roman Catholic Church and his subsequent protests.

Who was Johannes Tetzel? In the fifth part of this series, R.C. Sproul discusses Tetzel's marketing techniques and the watershed moment from which the Protestant Reformation would flow.

"Here I stand. I can do no other. God help me." In the sixth part of this series, R.C. Sproul describes Martin Luther's heroic boldness and explains what led him to declare those famous words.

What do Protestants "protest"? In the seventh part of this series, R.C. Sproul begins to examine the beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church with a particular focus on the doctrine of justification.

Are Protestants "accursed"? How deep is their divide with the Roman Catholic Church? In the eighth part of this series, R.C. Sproul continues his examination of Rome's beliefs and the Protestant understanding of faith.

Jesus Christ changed the course of human history in more signifcant ways than Martin Luther. In the ninth part of this series, R.C. Sproul helps us understand what Luther discovered about the life and death of Jesus, and why this is truly good news.

The Roman Catholic Church did not ignore the protests of Martin Luther. In the final part of this series, R.C. Sproul explains and then responds to Rome's objections and counter-protests.