John Wycliffe, a 14th-century English theologian, played a crucial role in the Protestant Reformation by translating the Bible into English and advocating for the authority of scripture. His work influenced other reformers, including Martin Luther and Ulrich Zwingli, who also contributed to the Reformation. Meanwhile, Benjamin Keats, a 17th-century Baptist minister, defended the doctrine of justification by faith alone against the views of Richard Baxter, a prominent Presbyterian theologian. [... more]

The Reformation spread from Luther's Germany to Ulrich Zwingli's Zurich, where a dark side emerged as many believers were killed by the Reformers. The Anabaptists, who believed in baptism upon profession of faith, faced persecution and thousands were massacred. The Reformation's impact on the Lord's Supper and baptism is explored, highlighting the differences between Zwingli, Luther, and Calvin. [... more]