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Martin Luther (1483-1546) posted 95 theses, on the door of Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany on October 31, 1517. Thus started the Protestant Reformation.
What caused the ruckus was his reading of Romans. Romans 1:17 states-- 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.”
Romans 1:17 revealed to Luther that righteousness before God is a gift received through faith, not something earned through good deeds or church rituals.This insight led him to reject the idea that salvation could be influenced by indulgences—payments to the Catholic Church that were said to reduce punishment for sin. Luther’s famous 95 Theses were written largely in protest against the sale of indulgences. He argued that forgiveness and salvation are entirely God’s grace, not something that can be bought or earned.
As the Bible was translated into many languages people were able to read the Bible for themselves.
If you haven't already -- pick up a Bible and read it for yourself. You will be glad you did.
Acts 17:11 Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.
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