Leipzig, Rome, Wittenberg, and Worms reveal Luther’s conscience bound to Scripture against papal power, shaping the Reformation’s course.
Martin Luther’s Confrontation with the Church
The Diet of Worms and the Stand on Scripture Alone
Martin Luther’s stand at the Diet of Worms upheld Scripture alone as the supreme authority over church and empire.
Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation: Biblical Authority Versus Ecclesiastical Tradition
The Reformation exposed a permanent question: will Christians submit to Scripture as final authority, or to tradition that competes with God’s Word.
