The Life of John Calvin
During his studies at Paris, John Calvin came across the writings and ideas of Martin Luther. Protestantism was gathering momentum all over Europe, and Calvin had to carefully consider their call to put the Scriptures first and to reform the church. By the year 1533, Calvin himself was caught up in the movement: "God subdued and brought my heart to surrender. It was more hardened against such matters than was to be expected in such a young man."
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The Life of John Knox
Knox preached with his characteristic fervor and zeal, exposing the errors of Romanism with unsparing severity. Although Protestantism was the official position of the Church of England since the reign of Henry VIII, there were many loyal Roman Catholics (papists), even in the high ranks of the clergy. The bishop of John Knox's diocese, Dr. Cuthbert Tunstall, was an avid Catholic. Knox was accused of asserting that the sacrifice of the Mass is idolatrous, and was cited to appear before the bishop to give an account of his preaching...
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The Life of Martin Luther
One day a close friend of Martins died unexpectedly. Luther was so shaken that he became fearful and deeply disturbed. He asked himself, "What will be my lot in eternity?" A little later, while returning to Erfurt from a visit to his parents, he was suddenly overtaken by a violent thunderstorm. In his fear he cried out to God to save him, promising that if he did so he would become a monk. Martin was faithful to his promise and upon his return to the University, he sold his books, said goodbye to his friends, and entered the Augustinian monastery at Erfurt.
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