Here We Stand The Fly of Friedberg: Balthasar Hübmaier (c. 1480–1528)
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Oct 25, 2024 Discover the life of Balthasar Hübmaier, a pivotal figure in the Reformation known for his courage and conviction. He boldly challenged prominent theologians like John Eck while advocating for believers' baptism and the supremacy of Scripture. His unwavering faith led him to endure torture and ultimately face execution for his beliefs. Delve into his controversial actions during the Jewish expulsion and witness his intellectual engagements with luminaries like Erasmus and Luther. Hübmaier's legacy is a testament to the struggle for religious liberty.
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Doctrinal Blend Made Him Unignorable
- Hubmaier's theological commitments combined classic Reformation doctrines with Anabaptist distinctives, making him a polemical force.
- His stances on Scripture, faith, communion, vernacular worship, baptism, and church-state separation defined his ministry and fate.
From Scholastic Preacher To Reforming Pastor
- Balthasar Hubmaier transitioned from an Eck-trained orator to a reformer after moving to Regensburg and later Waldshut.
- His ministry included expulsions of Jews, miraculous pilgrimage claims, removal of images, and a deep turn to Scripture that reshaped his theology.
Let Scripture Reshape Your Convictions
- Re-examine scripture closely and let it reshape ministry and conviction as Hubmaier did with Paul.
- Devote focused study to test inherited traditions against biblical evidence.
