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Nails, Theses, and Myth: The Truth About Luther's Famous Door

...launching Protestantism, the Theses mark the beginning of a debate — one that would take Luther, and the Church, in directions neither could have foreseen. And Luther was not alone. Before him, men like Jan Hus, John Wycliffe, Bernard of Clairvaux, Anselm of Canterbury, and Thomas Aquinas had all called for reform from within the Church. The Reformation began as an internal movement of conscience, not a declaration of war. Conclusion: History Over Hype As we reflect on the legacy of the Reformation, we do well to set aside the simplistic iconography of nails and doors, and instead appreciate the real moment for what it was: the act of a concerned theol...

Francis Chan turns towards a more historical and ancient view of Communion

...ty within Protestantism, citing the dramatic statistics of there being “30,000 denominations” in the Protestant world. It’s a common claim, often from Roman Catholic apologists, but it’s not exactly accurate; there’s really only about six general umbrellas if you boil it all down: Lutheran, Anglican, Reformed, Baptist, Methodist and Pentecostal/Charismatic. Most “non-denominational” churches are still largely Baptist in their theology, despite avoiding any overarching labels. You could also possibly argue for maybe 20-ish denominational groups, if you accept some of the sub-sects of the six listed above as different enough to warrant being counted...