Reformation Day 2023

At North Johnson City Baptist Church, we celebrate our Protestant heritage. To that end, we recognize the 31st of October each year as Reformation Day, remembering what God did a half-millennium ago in bringing the church out of darkness. This year marks the 505th anniversary of Martin Luther nailing the 95 Theses to the doors of the Wittenberg Castle Church. It was a seemingly small act of courage, but God used it to literally change the world.

Below are a few resources to help our church members better understand the significance of the Protestant Reformation.

Reformation Day Resources

Luther: The Life an Legacy of the German Reformer

A wonderful documentary, produced by Ligonier Ministries, explaining the life and legacy of Martin Luther. Featuring many of the great church leaders of our day, it is a must-see for all those who cherish what God accomplished by having a single Monk nail a document to the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church.

Featuring: R.C. Sproul, Stephen Nichols, Carl Trueman, and Steve Lawson

Article: "Fortress for Truth: Martin Luther" by Steve Lawson

An article, authored by Steve Lawson, explaining what God accomplished through Martin Luther and why it matters to the church. If you do not have time to view the documentary above, this is an excellent resource to learn about the Monk who God used to change the world!

Sermon: "The Glorious Gospel"

Our Reformation Day sermon from a 2020. Turning to Romans 1:14-17, we will see the glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ- a message of God's power and mercy to save sinners. It is a message that motivated countless people through the past two thousand years, including the Apostle Paul and Martin Luther. It is the message by which God still calls sinners to recognize their need of Christ and to be counted righteous in Him by faith.

Luther's 95 Theses

While much of the debate of the Reformation would later focus on Ecclesiology, Soteriology, and Bibliology, it began with an argument over the selling of indulgences. Read the writing that acted as the spark which lit the fire of the Reformation: Luther's 95 Theses.