April 26, 1521: Judgment Day [Rebroadcast]

Luther: In Real Time

Ligonier Ministries

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, History

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🗓️ 24 December 2021

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Martin Luther has taken his stand at the Diet of Worms, and the council has made its deliberations. What will be done to the man who refused to compromise God's Word? Today, Luther's destiny is made clear.

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0:00.0	It's April the 26th, 1521.
0:11.9	Eight days have passed since Luther took his stand before his imperial majesty, Charles
0:17.1	the Fifth.
0:20.9	In the aftermath, there have been differing reports of Luther's frame of mind.
0:27.7	Some said that soon after his stand, Luther was brimming with joy and relief.
0:33.8	It's finished.
0:36.6	It's finished.
0:39.1	Others reported similar words, but a very different sentiment.
0:45.3	I am finished.
0:49.2	I am finished.
0:51.9	Either way, following Luther's refusal to recant, it was time for the electors to vote.
1:01.5	Would Luther be cleared, or would he be finally declared a heretic, worthy only of the fire?
1:12.8	The electors asked for more time to consider the matter.
1:16.8	In full of previous emperors who had always defended the Catholic faith, the young emperor
1:21.6	Charles made his opinion of Luther very clear.
1:26.2	A single friar who goes counter to all Christianity for a thousand years must be wrong.
1:34.5	I have decided to mobilize everything against Luther, my kingdoms and dominions, my friends,
1:42.1	my body, my blood and my soul.
1:46.8	He urged the six electors of the German nation to join him.
1:51.5	After having heard yesterday the obstinate defense of Luther, I regret that I have so long
1:57.2	delayed in proceeding against him and his teaching.
2:01.8	I will have no more to do with him.
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