"Let us reject this decree. In matters of conscience the majority has no power."
The German Princes
Who will help us to properly understand the Bible? James 1:5,
John 16:13 when He the _____ ___ ______ is come He will guide you into ALL truth.
GOD, Spirit of Truth
"Adopted" the Reformation truth and made himself head of the Church of England so that he could give himself permission to divorce his wife!
King Henry the VIII
To make changes in (something, a social, political, or religious institution or practice) in order to improve it.
He was first trained as a priest and then as a lawyer.
John Calvin
"Let her learn to swim."
John Knox when he was given a statue of the virgin Mary and told to kiss its feet.
Do God's requirements vary according to our circumstances?
Psalm 111: 7,8 They stand____ ________ and______ and they are done in______ and _______
fast and forever, truth and righteousness
Objected to the compromise to have religious freedom for themselves but would not be able to talk about their understanding of the Bible or allow Catholics to join the reformed faith.
The German princes at the Diet of Spires.
Officially know as the "Society of Jesus"
The Jesuits
He wrote A Mighty Fortress is our God
Martin Luther
"The end justifies the means"
The Jesuits motto.
Meaning.. there is nothing wrong with lying, killing, or any other sin- as long as it was for the pope.
What is the natural human response to being attacked?
Luke 22:47 -53 Smite with the _____?
52: "but ye come out as against a thief with _____ and _______.
sword, swords and staves
They tried to make religion a practical part of people's every day life.
John Calvin and William Farel
The protest of the princes, standing up for what was right -liberty of thought and conscience gave the name_________
Protestants
He invited John Calvin to work with him in Geneva.
William Farel
"Lord, give me Scotland, or I die!"
John Knox- His famous prayer
What is the Christian response to being attacked?
Ephesians 6: 10-18

Performed the evil scheme called: The "Gunpowder Plot- an attempt to blow up the English Houses of Parliament, kill the king, and replace with a Catholic.
The Jesuits
To go against the Reformation
The"Counter Reformation"
His life and character is a testimony to the educating, transforming power of the Holy Scriptures.
John Wycliffe
"I fear the prayers of John Knox more than all the assembled armies of Europe"
Mary Queen of Scots
What is the secret of true bravery?
1 John 4:18 ______ ______casteth out fear.
Perfect Love
3 ways the Catholic Church tried to stop the reforms.
1. Formed the Jesuits in 1540
2. The Council of Trent
3. The Spanish Armada
"Had the Reformation, after attaining a decree of success, consented to temporize to secure favor with the world, it would have been untrue to God and to itself, and would thus have ensured its own destruction".
What do you think the word "temporize" means
Temporize means to adapt oneself to the circumstances or Temporarily adopt a particular course in order to conform to the circumstances.
The greatest reformer who gave His life
Jesus Christ.