In Switzerland Ulrich Zwingli would lead the work of reform and though he came from humble roots, he would rise to national prominence. His Biblical convictions were at odds with centuries of tradition and he led reforms that have made a lasting impact still to large swathes of Christianity today.

<p>In Switzerland Ulrich Zwingli would lead the work of reform and though he came from humble roots, he would rise to national prominence. His Biblical convictions were at odds with centuries of tradition and he led reforms that have made a lasting impact still to large swathes of Christianity today.</p>

Lineage Journey

Adam Ramdin

The Great Controversy

01 The Destruction of Jerusalem

02 Persecution in the First Centuries

03 An Era of Spiritual Darkness

04 The Waldenses

05 John Wycliffe

06 Huss and Jerome

07 Luther’s Separation from Rome

08 Luther Before the Diet

09 The Swiss Reformer

10 Progress of Reform in Germany

11 Protest of the Princes

12 The French Reformation

13 The Netherlands & Scandinavia

14 Later English Reformers

15 The Bible & The French Revolution

16 The Pilgrim Fathers

17 Heralds of The Morning

18 An American Reformer

19 Light Through Darkness

20 A Great Religious Awakening

21 A Warning Rejected

22 Prophecies Fulfilled

23 What is the Sanctuary?

24 In the Holy of Holies

25 God’s Law Immutable

27 Modern Revivals

28 Facing Life’s Record

29 The Origin of Evil

30 Enmity Between Man and Satan

31 Agency of Evil Spirits


Zwingli's Birth In the Alps Season 1 Episode 2 Zwingli's Birth Around the same time that Luther was born in a miner's cabin in Germany, Zwingli was born in a herdsman's cottage in 1484 in the Alps. Though he came from a humble background, God had a plan and purpose for his life far bigger than the mountains and valleys that he grew up in. Around the age of 13, his father desired for him to have an education and he sent him to Bern to study. Whilst he was there, a danger would arise. Because of his sharp mind, his keen intellect, and his leadership abilities, the monks desired to recruit him.

[♪ music ♪ Whilst this was the route that Luther had took, he had no desire for this, and neither did his father, and he called for him to return home. From there he went to Basel where he completed his education, and whilst there he was influenced by Wittenbach, 1 of his professors who introduced him to the teaching of righteousness by faith. He was ordained as a priest in 1506, and later on, from 1512 to 1515, he served as a chaplain in the Swiss military. When he returned home to Switzerland in 1516, he was sent to the parish of Einseldein, not far from where he grew up. 🎵 Even though Luther and Zwingli were in relative proximity to each other, they were not in communication, and each 1 was being led independently by God.

Early on, Zwingli would comment, If Luther preaches Christ, he does what I am doing. Those whom he has brought to Christ are more numerous than those whom I have led, but this matters not. I bear no other name than that of Christ, whose soldier I am and who alone is my chief. Never has 1 single word been written by me to Luther, nor by Luther to me. And why?

That it might be shown how much the Spirit of God is in union with itself, since both of us, without any collusion, teach the doctrine of Christ with such uniformity. How did he do it? A vacancy arose at the Grossmünster here behind me in Zurich in 1518, and Zwingli left his post in Einselden and came here, and from this city he led the work of reform in the Swiss Reformation. Here, as he studied God's Word, he realized that the Bible and not the Pope should be the final source of authority in the church and in the life of the believer. Here he faithfully preached God's Word, repelled the sale of indulgences, and led the Swiss Reformation in the early 16th century.

Rome made several attempts to stop his life and oppose his teachings, and hearing of 1 particular plot he said, Let them come! I fear them as a beatling cliff fears the wave that crashed at its feet. 🎵 Realizing how little had been gained by trying to suppress Luther's teachings in Germany, they called for a disputation with Zwingli in Baden on the 16th of May 1526. The Council of Zürich, though, forbade him to go, knowing to do so would mean a certain death. In his place, 2 of his students went, Haller and Ocolumpadius.

Here they met a host of prelates from the church and doctors, including the champion of Rome, Dr. Eck. Though Zwingli wasn't there, letters between himself and his students were smuggled in and out each day via couriers who hid them under baskets of poultry on their heads, giving Zwingli an opportunity to direct proceedings. [♪ music ♪ 1 side appealed to custom and the authority of the church, while the other side appealed to Scripture. Custom, Occulumpadius said, has no force in our Switzerland unless it's according to the Constitution.

Now in matters of faith, the Bible is our Constitution. The contrast between the modest Occulumpadius and the haughty Eck was unmistakable to those watching. After 18 days of debate, Rome declared that the Church was the victor and the cause of the Reformation was vanquished, but history records that the disputation at Baden was the catalyst for the spreading of the Protestant faith throughout Switzerland. Throughout the rest of his life Zwingli would live here in Zurich and faithfully preach God's Word. God used a humble man from simple origins to begin what would be a great work of reform here in Switzerland.

[♪ music ♪ Zwingli was used to start a mighty work of reformation here in Switzerland, and may you be inspired no matter who you are or where you come from know that God is able to do great things through you. Your background and upbringing does not matter to him whether you're educated or uneducated, rich or poor, God is able to do great things through you. In 2 Corinthians 12 verse 9 the Bible says, My grace is sufficient for you, for my strength is made perfect in weakness. God specializes in doing great things through the weakest vessels. May you put your life in God's hands and watch Him do great things through you.

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The Great Controversy

09 The Swiss Reformer

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Other Teachings in Series

01 The Destruction of Jerusalem

6m

02 Persecution in the First Centuries

5m

03 An Era of Spiritual Darkness

5m

04 The Waldenses

7m

05 John Wycliffe

6m

06 Huss and Jerome

8m

07 Luther’s Separation from Rome

7m

08 Luther Before the Diet

7m

09 The Swiss Reformer

6m

10 Progress of Reform in Germany

4m

11 Protest of the Princes

5m

12 The French Reformation

6m

13 The Netherlands & Scandinavia

7m

14 Later English Reformers

7m

15 The Bible & The French Revolution

8m

16 The Pilgrim Fathers

7m

17 Heralds of The Morning

6m

18 An American Reformer

6m

19 Light Through Darkness

4m

20 A Great Religious Awakening

4m

21 A Warning Rejected

4m

22 Prophecies Fulfilled

5m

23 What is the Sanctuary?

5m

24 In the Holy of Holies

5m

25 God’s Law Immutable

6m

27 Modern Revivals

5m

28 Facing Life’s Record

5m

29 The Origin of Evil

5m

30 Enmity Between Man and Satan

5m

31 Agency of Evil Spirits

5m

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