After being isolated for many years, in the 16th century the Waldenses would meet with the leaders of the reformation. The result was twofold, containing both positive and negative elements with perhaps the best outcome being the ‘gift’ the Waldenses gave to the Reformation of the Bible in French.

<p>After being isolated for many years, in the 16th century the Waldenses would meet with the leaders of the reformation. The result was twofold, containing both positive and negative elements with perhaps the best outcome being the ‘gift’ the Waldenses gave to the Reformation of the Bible in French.</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 Word of God Chapter 1 The Word of God For centuries the Waldensians had been a beacon of light shining amidst the prevailing darkness. Faithfully they preserved God's Word and worked tirelessly to share it throughout Europe. For this they paid a high price, facing wave after wave of bitter persecution. The intense persecution that they faced began to wear down the Waldensian churches, and they began to give in to the temptation to compromise. Many began to render an outward compliance to the papacy while trying to remain true to their faith in God's Word.

But this course of action began to quietly erode the purity of their faith. *** Around this time of crisis, the Waldensians got word of the Reformation that was beginning to take root throughout Europe. They heard of the work that was taking place in Germany, Switzerland, and France, and In order to fully understand the nature of this new movement and determine what similarities they shared, the Waldensian churches decided to send a few delegations of ambassadors to the churches in Europe. As these ambassadors came back, they brought back some of the writings of the leading reformers as well as reports of what similarities they shared, and this greatly encouraged the Waldensian believers. Up until this point, they had been a lone voice calling people back to the standard of God's Word, and reports of other like-minded believers was a source of great comfort to them.

[♪ music ♪ The leaders of the Waldensian churches then decided to convene a synod with representatives from the Protestant churches so they could meet with the leaders of the Waldensian churches to discuss their beliefs and further determine the relationship that the Waldensians would have with the Reformation as a whole. [♪ music ♪ On the 12th of October 1532, right here in the Angrona Valley, the Synod of Chanferran was convened and sat for 6 consecutive days. 1 of the most significant decisions that was made was the resolution to translate and print the entire Bible into the French language, and the Waldensian churches raised the funds for this endeavor. The work was then undertaken by Calvin and his cousin Oliverton and was completed in 1535. The Bible was then printed in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, and then distributed amongst the French-speaking Protestants in Europe.

🎵 Music 🎵 Some of the commonalities shared between the 2 churches was a rejection of decidedly papal institutions such as the Mass, Confession, the celebration of Feasts, the worship of Saints, the celebration of Lent, the observance of the Lenticular Fast, and prayers for the dead. Other doctrines that they also rejected was purgatory, penance, and celibacy. However, it was not all good. In their joy at finding fellowship, the Waldensian churches were quick to embrace some of the shortcomings of the Reformation as well. Whilst the Reformation of the 16th century was a decided step in the right direction, it did not bring about a complete restoration of biblical truth.

In some areas of belief and doctrine, the Waldensians made compromises that represented a step backwards as they found fellowship with the Reformation. 2 things that stand out from the Synod of Chanfran. Firstly, we see the importance of Christian fellowship, and we see the importance of the accountability and encouragement that comes with Christian fellowship. However, fellowship can be a two-edged sword, and sometimes we can be tempted to compromise as we do fellowship with other believers. Let us be careful as we're on this road to heaven that we do not let our Christian experience be derailed, but that we stay on track and keep our eyes focused on Jesus.

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Episode 1- Constantine: Compromise & Controversy

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Episode 2- Scotland’s Braveheart

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Episode 3- Holy Island

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Episode 4- The Tide Turns

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Episode 5- Dinooth & Columbanus

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Episode 6- Waldenses: People of the Valleys

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Episode 7- The Waldenses: A Mission Movement

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Episode 8- The Waldenses: Lux Lucet In Tenebris

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Episode 9- The Albigensian Massacre

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Episode 10- Magna Carta: The Foundation of Freedom

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Episode 11- John Wycliffe: The Morning Star

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Episode 12- Bohemian Reformation: Huss & Jerome

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Episode 13- Bohemian Reformation: Trial of Huss & Jerome

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Episode 14- Bohemian Reformation: Burned for Their Faith

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Episode 15- Bohemian Reformation: Hussite Wars

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Episode 16- John Wycliffe: Worldwide Witness

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Episode 17- The Press Behind the Reformation

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Episode 18- Martin Luther: Discovering The Word

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

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Episode 20- Ulrich Zwingli: The Swiss Reformation

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Episode 21- Martin Luther: The 95 Theses

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Episode 22: The Papal Bull & Martin Luther

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Episode 23: Martin Luther - Here I Stand

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Episode 24: Martin Luther - Captured To A Castle

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Episode 25: Martin Luther - Protest of the Princes

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Episode 26: John Calvin - Early Years in France

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Episode 27: Placards and Protest in France

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Episode 28: John Calvin - The Work in Geneva

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Episode 29: Geneva - International Hub of Reform

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Episode 30: Scandinavian Reformation

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Episode 31: William Tyndale

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Episode 32: George Wishart - Scotland’s Forgotten Forerunner

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Episode 33: John Knox - Scotland’s Greatest Reformer

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Episode 34: John Knox - Showdown At Holyrood

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Episode 35: The Waldenses Meet the Reformation

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Episode 36: Ridley And Latimer Light A Candle

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