The Reformation's Lasting Legacy

This chapter explores the Reformation's impact on church authority, scripture, and individual faith, addressing criticisms that it led to secularization. It highlights Martin Luther's commitment to biblical truths and the fragmentation within the church leading up to the Reformation. Emphasizing the movement as a necessary correction, the chapter also examines the relationship between scripture and tradition, revealing the reformers' respect for patristic scholarship while maintaining the supremacy of the Bible.