Despite his relatively young age and lack of experience, Martin Luther was not swayed by pressure or opinion. Standing before the Diet of Worms he refused to go against his conscience and said, ‘Here I stand, I can do no other. So help me God.’

<p>Despite his relatively young age and lack of experience, Martin Luther was not swayed by pressure or opinion. Standing before the Diet of Worms he refused to go against his conscience and said, ‘Here I stand, I can do no other. So help me God.’</p>

Adam Ramdin

Lineage: Season 1

Episode 1- Constantine: Compromise & Controversy

Episode 2- Scotland’s Braveheart

Episode 3- Holy Island

Episode 4- The Tide Turns

Episode 5- Dinooth & Columbanus

Episode 6- Waldenses: People of the Valleys

Episode 7- The Waldenses: A Mission Movement

Episode 8- The Waldenses: Lux Lucet In Tenebris

Episode 9- The Albigensian Massacre

Episode 10- Magna Carta: The Foundation of Freedom

Episode 11- John Wycliffe: The Morning Star

Episode 12- Bohemian Reformation: Huss & Jerome

Episode 13- Bohemian Reformation: Trial of Huss & Jerome

Episode 14- Bohemian Reformation: Burned for Their Faith

Episode 15- Bohemian Reformation: Hussite Wars

Episode 16- John Wycliffe: Worldwide Witness

Episode 17- The Press Behind the Reformation

Episode 18- Martin Luther: Discovering The Word

Episode 19- Martin Luther: The Just Shall Live By Faith

Episode 20- Ulrich Zwingli: The Swiss Reformation

Episode 21- Martin Luther: The 95 Theses

Episode 22: The Papal Bull & Martin Luther

Episode 23: Martin Luther - Here I Stand

Episode 24: Martin Luther - Captured To A Castle

Episode 25: Martin Luther - Protest of the Princes

Episode 26: John Calvin - Early Years in France

Episode 27: Placards and Protest in France

Episode 28: John Calvin - The Work in Geneva

Episode 29: Geneva - International Hub of Reform

Episode 30: Scandinavian Reformation

Episode 31: William Tyndale

Episode 32: George Wishart - Scotland’s Forgotten Forerunner

Episode 33: John Knox - Scotland’s Greatest Reformer

Episode 34: John Knox - Showdown At Holyrood

Episode 35: The Waldenses Meet the Reformation

Episode 36: Ridley And Latimer Light A Candle

Episode 37: Thomas Cranmer - Cowardice and Courage

Episode 38: Saint Bartholomew’s Day Massacre

Episode 39: The Spanish Armada

Episode 40: Guy Fawkes & The Gunpowder Plot

Episode 41: The Mayflower

Episode 42: Martin Luther- The Protest Is Not Over

Episode 43: The Waldenses- Massacre at Castelluzzo

Episode 44: Marie Durand- Righteous Resistance

Episode 45: John Wesley- The Origins of Methodism

Episode 46: John Wesley & George Whitfield

Episode 47: Mary Jones & World Mission

Episode 48: Is the Reformation Over?

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The Last Judgment Chapter 1 The Last Judgment Chapter 1 Luther had been called to trial and he arrived in Worms on the 15th of April 1521, and he caused quite a stir. People were dying to see him, and his place of residence was constantly full of people who wanted to spend a few moments with this brave man who was willing to take on the whole church all on his own. Luther's very appearance was a victory in itself, for to be condemned and excommunicated and then be given a voice in trial undermines the authority of the 1 who excommunicated him. What is the purpose of the reformation? It must be noted that Luther, at this stage of his life and ministry, still had no intention of breaking away from the church.

He commented that nothing could be gained through schism, and he hoped to reform the church from within. 1 of the key principles of the Reformation that Luther accepted and held on to resolutely was that the Bible was the foundation of all Christian belief and practice. Thus, when accused of error and heresy, he simply asked his accusers to show him from the Bible where his error was. How did he do it? As he was about to enter the room, a few people spoke words of encouragement to him, in particular 1 army general who told him that he was about to make a more noble stand than he and any of his captains had made on the battlefield.

He told them that if his cause was just, and he was sure of it, to go forward in the fear of God. 🎵 At the trial Luther was asked 2 things. Firstly, were the books his? And secondly, whether he would retract his opinions. Luther responded and said that the books were his, but he asked for some time in order to craft his response as to whether he would retract or not.

This convinced the assembly that he was not acting from impulse and would later give further weight to his answers. The next day when Luther responded, he divided his writings into 3 different sections. In the first section he dealt with faith and works, and even his enemies declared that these were not only harmless but also beneficial. In the second class of books he denounced the corruptions of the papacy, and to revoke these would strengthen the tyranny of Rome. And in the third class of books he denounced those who defended these very evils.

While Luther admitted that perhaps he could have been a little bit less harsh in his responses, even these he was not willing to retract. At this point Luther had spoke only in German and he was now asked to give his response in Latin. Despite being tired, he was able to do this, and it gave further weight to his response as everyone in the chamber heard what he said for the second time. The spokesman now pushed him for an answer, asking him the question, Will you or will you not retract? Standing here on this very spot, Luther gave a response that has become famous over the centuries.

Unless I am convinced by Scripture and plain reason. For I cannot accept the authority of popes and councils, for they have often contradicted each other. My conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and I will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. Here I stand.

I cannot do otherwise. So God help me. Amen. ''The Assembly stood in amazement, speechless at what they had just seen and heard. He was again asked if he would retract, to which he responded, May God be my helper, for I can retract nothing.

How did Luther respond? The courage that Luther spoke with at this trial has inspired many people since then to stand for God in the face of opposition and against the odds. In Mark 13 verse 9, the Bible tells us that 1 day we may have to stand before kings and rulers. May we be faithful to God, that if we have to stand we would do so with boldness and unflinching courage in the face of trials. You Thank you.

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Episode 23: Martin Luther - Here I Stand

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Episode 1- Constantine: Compromise & Controversy

4m

Episode 2- Scotland’s Braveheart

5m

Episode 3- Holy Island

4m

Episode 4- The Tide Turns

4m

Episode 5- Dinooth & Columbanus

5m

Episode 6- Waldenses: People of the Valleys

4m

Episode 7- The Waldenses: A Mission Movement

4m

Episode 8- The Waldenses: Lux Lucet In Tenebris

4m

Episode 9- The Albigensian Massacre

5m

Episode 10- Magna Carta: The Foundation of Freedom

4m

Episode 11- John Wycliffe: The Morning Star

4m

Episode 12- Bohemian Reformation: Huss & Jerome

6m

Episode 13- Bohemian Reformation: Trial of Huss & Jerome

5m

Episode 14- Bohemian Reformation: Burned for Their Faith

2m

Episode 15- Bohemian Reformation: Hussite Wars

5m

Episode 16- John Wycliffe: Worldwide Witness

3m

Episode 17- The Press Behind the Reformation

4m

Episode 18- Martin Luther: Discovering The Word

5m

Episode 19- Martin Luther: The Just Shall Live By Faith

5m

Episode 20- Ulrich Zwingli: The Swiss Reformation

5m

Episode 21- Martin Luther: The 95 Theses

4m

Episode 22: The Papal Bull & Martin Luther

4m

Episode 23: Martin Luther - Here I Stand

5m

Episode 24: Martin Luther - Captured To A Castle

3m

Episode 25: Martin Luther - Protest of the Princes

4m

Episode 26: John Calvin - Early Years in France

5m

Episode 27: Placards and Protest in France

5m

Episode 28: John Calvin - The Work in Geneva

4m

Episode 29: Geneva - International Hub of Reform

4m

Episode 30: Scandinavian Reformation

5m

Episode 31: William Tyndale

5m

Episode 32: George Wishart - Scotland’s Forgotten Forerunner

5m

Episode 33: John Knox - Scotland’s Greatest Reformer

4m

Episode 34: John Knox - Showdown At Holyrood

4m

Episode 35: The Waldenses Meet the Reformation

4m

Episode 36: Ridley And Latimer Light A Candle

5m