Dawn of the Reformation

Question 1

Wycliffe’s Rules for Study

Answer 1

Reliable text
Logic
Compare the parts
Humble seeking
Receive Holy Spirit instruction

Question 2

The Church’s Response

Answer 2

• Only Latin was “Sacred”
• Christ gave instruction to leaders not the masses. Don’t throw your pearls before the swine. The Bible cannot be put into the vernacular for the common people.
• Removed all Bible texts from anyone but ordained priests.
• Wycliffe condemned as a heretic - 1377

Question 3

John Hus (rhymes with goose)

Answer 3

Was fascinated with Wycliffe
Supported the teaching of Scripture as only source of authority
Opposed the arch-bishop move to stop publishing the Scriptures (said NO)
Burned at the stake - 1414
Called the burning goose!

Question 4

John Hus quote

Answer 4

What I taught with my lips, I now seal with my blood