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@Plures_Uxores @WWUTTcom So you’re disagreeing about words not about their meaning?

So what are you really saying? Who’s preaching are you comparing Washer to? Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted, no? Are you rejoicing too much? You’ve made a lot of undeniable observations, yes. But you have not made a point. What is your point? Is it to simply malign a faithful brother by not clearly stating your position, but merely raising doubts about his character?

2 days to Reformation Day (October 31)! We’re celebrating the culmination of our 17-week journey through Martin Luther’s 95 Theses, exploring the heart of the Reformation. Today we’re diving into Theses 90–95 of Martin Luther, exploring the call for reform. Luther urges the Church to reform by teaching biblical truth, not false assurances, and calls Christians to follow Christ through suffering. The Biblical view affirms faith through trials, not indulgences. This is supported in Acts 14:22: “We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.” How does embracing Christ’s call to perseverance shape your faith today? #SolaScriptura #SolaFide #SolaGratia #SolusChristus #SoliDeoGloria #ReformationWeek

2 days to Reformation Day (October 31)! We’re celebrating the culmination of our 17-week journey through Martin Luther’s 95 Theses, exploring the heart of the Reformation. Today we’re diving into Theses 90–95 of Martin Luther, exploring the call for reform. Luther urges the Church to reform by teaching biblical truth, not false assurances, and calls Christians to follow Christ through suffering. The Biblical view affirms faith through trials, not indulgences. This is supported in Acts 14:22: “We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.” How does embracing Christ’s call to perseverance shape your faith today? #SolaScriptura #SolaFide #SolaGratia #SolusChristus #SoliDeoGloria #ReformationWeek

7 days to Reformation Week (October 27–31)! Today we’re diving into Theses 81–89 of Martin Luther, exploring criticisms of indulgences. Luther highlights the laity’s valid questions about the moral and logical flaws of indulgences, urging the Church to address them Biblically. The scriptural perspective rejects indulgences as unbiblical exploitation. This is affirmed in Isaiah 55:1: “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters… without money and without cost.” Does questioning unbiblical practices form part of your pursuit of truth today? #SolaScriptura #SolaFide #SolaGratia #SolusChristus #SoliDeoGloria #ReformationWeek

2 weeks to Reformation Week (October 27–31)! Today we’re diving into Theses 75–80 of Martin Luther, where he explores the exaggerated claims of indulgences. Luther calls claims that indulgences absolve grave sins or rival Christ’s Cross blasphemous, emphasising the Gospel’s power. The Biblical view affirms Christ’s atonement alone. This is echoed in Hebrews 10:10: “We have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” How does trusting Christ’s finished work shape your faith today? #SolaScriptura #SolaFide #SolaGratia #SolusChristus #SoliDeoGloria #ReformationWeek

@MartynLloydIles Great analysis, Martyn… thanks so much!!

Not long now for Reformation Day (October 31)! This week we’re looking at Theses 69–74 of Martin Luther, exploring the duties of Church leaders. Luther insists leaders must ensure their preaching aligns with truth, condemning indulgence abuses that harm faith. The Biblical perspective holds leaders accountable to Scripture alone. Scripture declares in 1 Timothy 4:16: “Watch your life and doctrine closely.” How does holding yourself accountable to Biblical truth impact your faith today? #SolaScriptura #SolaFide #SolaGratia #SolusChristus #SoliDeoGloria #ReformationWeek

5 weeks to Reformation Week (October 27–31)! This week we’re diving into Theses 63–68 of Martin Luther, to explore the gospel versus indulgences. Luther contrasts the humbling gospel with indulgences that appeal to pride and greed, distorting salvation. The Biblical view exalts Christ’s cross as the sole means of salvation. This is supported in Galatians 6:14: “May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.” How does focusing on the cross shape your understanding of salvation today? #SolaScriptura #SolaFide #SolaGratia #SolusChristus #SoliDeoGloria #ReformationWeek

A few days ago, I came across what I think is one of the most beautiful sentences ever written. It’s by a professor of critical thinking. Not religious by any stretch. But there’s something very sacred about what he’s saying. There’s the truth of what he has captured. There’s the aesthetic quality of how he’s expressed it. Brevity meets eloquence. Astute observation meets unadorned reason. Beautiful. “A society that equates arguments with injury will normalize violence toward opinion.” Thank you, @peterboghossian

6 weeks to Reformation Week (October 27–31)! This week we’re taking a closer look at Theses 56–62 of Martin Luther, exploring the Church’s true treasure. Luther argues the gospel, not indulgences or saints’ merits, is the Church’s greatest gift, rejecting financial exploitation. The Biblical perspective affirms Christ’s grace as the ultimate treasure. Scripture affirms this in Colossians 2:3: “In [Christ] are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” How does seeing the gospel as the Church’s treasure influence your faith today? #SolaScriptura #SolaFide #SolaGratia #SolusChristus #SoliDeoGloria #ReformationWeek

7 weeks to Reformation Week (October 27–31)! This week we’re unpacking Theses 53–55 of Martin Luther, exploring the gospel’s primacy over indulgences. Luther criticizes the preaching of indulgences over God’s Word, which distorts Biblical priorities. The Biblical view upholds the gospel as the Church’s central message. This is echoed in Romans 1:16: “I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation.” How does prioritizing the gospel shape how you share your faith today? #SolaScriptura #SolaFide #SolaGratia #SolusChristus #SoliDeoGloria #ReformationWeek

8 weeks to Reformation Week (October 27–31)! This week we’re diving into Theses 47–52 of Martin Luther, exploring true devotion over indulgences. Luther insists indulgences are voluntary and harmful if they replace trust in God, urging devotion through prayer. The Biblical perspective affirms faith in Christ, not purchased pardons. Scripture declares in Hebrews 10:22: “Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings.” How does focusing on heartfelt devotion impact your worship today? #SolaScriptura #SolaFide #SolaGratia #SolusChristus #SoliDeoGloria #ReformationWeek

9 weeks to Reformation Week (October 27–31)! This week lets explore Theses 40–46 of Martin Luther, where he focuses on works of love over indulgences. Luther argues that acts of charity surpass indulgences, which foster laxity rather than spiritual growth. The Biblical view sees faith-driven works as fruit of salvation. This is supported in James 2:17: “Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” How does prioritising acts of love shape your faith in action today? #SolaScriptura #SolaFide #SolaGratia #SolusChristus #SoliDeoGloria #ReformationWeek

10 weeks to Reformation Week (October 27–31)! Today we’re looking into Theses 33–39 of Martin Luther, exploring the limited value of indulgences. Luther emphasises that indulgences cannot reconcile us to God, as true repentance grants forgiveness through grace alone. The Biblical perspective upholds justification by faith, not human inventions. Scripture affirms this in Romans 5:1: “We have been justified through faith… peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” How does relying on God’s grace alone shape your relationship with Him today? #SolaScriptura #SolaFide #SolaGratia #SolusChristus #SoliDeoGloria #ReformationWeek

This week we’re diving into Theses 27–32 of Martin Luther, exploring the false promises of indulgences. Luther rejects the claim that indulgences free souls from purgatory, warning they foster greed and false security. The Biblical view affirms salvation as God’s free gift through faith. We see this echoed in Ephesians 2:8: “It is by grace you have been saved, through faith.” How does trusting in God’s free grace affect your spiritual confidence today? #SolaScriptura #SolaFide #SolaGratia #SolusChristus #SoliDeoGloria #ReformationWeek

12 weeks to Reformation Week (October 27–31)! This week we’re unpacking Theses 25–26 of Martin Luther, exploring Papal power over purgatory. Luther argues the Pope has no special authority over souls in purgatory, only intercessory influence, challenging claims that indulgences affect the dead. The Biblical perspective denies purgatory, affirming Christ’s sole authority. In fact, scripture declares in Colossians 1:18: “He [Christ] is the head of the body, the Church.” So if Christ is the Head, what authority could the Pope possibly have over the life to come? How does Christ’s supreme authority shape your view of salvation today? #SolaScriptura #SolaFide #SolaGratia #SolusChristus #SoliDeoGloria #ReformationWeek

13 weeks to Reformation Week (October 27–31)! This week we’re reviewing Theses 20–24 of Martin Luther, exploring the true scope of indulgences. Luther contends that indulgences only remit Church-imposed penalties, not divine ones, criticizing preachers who falsely promise salvation. The Biblical view insists salvation comes by faith alone, not purchased pardons. This is affirmed in Romans 3:24: “All are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.” How does salvation by faith alone shape your trust in God’s grace today? #SolaScriptura #SolaFide #SolaGratia #SolusChristus #SoliDeoGloria #ReformationWeek

14 weeks to Reformation Week (October 27–31)! This week we’re diving into Theses 14–19 of Martin Luther, exploring the state of souls in purgatory. Luther questions the Church’s unproven claims about purgatory’s fear and suffering, arguing they lack scriptural support. The Biblical perspective rejects purgatory, affirming believers’ immediate presence with Christ at death. Scripture supports this in 2 Corinthians 5:8: “We would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.” Does assurance of salvation through Christ impact your confidence in eternity today? #SolaScriptura #SolaFide #SolaGratia #SolusChristus #SoliDeoGloria #ReformationWeek

Counting down to Reformation Week (27-31 October): 15 weeks remaining!