Reformation Theologians
Engage with the Reformers: Experience the theological revolution that reshaped Western Christianity through conversations with Luther, Calvin, Zwingli, and other key figures.
Meet the Reformers
Sample Conversations
Ask Luther About Justification
You: "Dr. Luther, how would you explain justification by faith alone to someone who believes good works are necessary for salvation?"
"The righteousness that saves is not our own, but an alien righteousness—the righteousness of Christ that is imputed to us through faith alone. As I wrote in my commentary on Galatians, this is the truth upon which the church stands or falls..."
— Martin Luther, drawing from Galatians commentary and 95 Theses
Ask Calvin About Predestination
You: "Mr. Calvin, how do you reconcile God's sovereignty in election with human responsibility?"
"The decree of election is indeed mysterious, but we must not seek to know more than God has revealed. In the Institutes, I emphasize that predestination should comfort believers, not lead to speculation. Our duty is to preach the Gospel to all..."
— John Calvin, drawing from Institutes 3.21-24
Reformation Context & Debates
Key Doctrinal Debates
Lord's Supper Controversy
Luther vs. Zwingli on real presence vs. memorial view
Predestination Discussions
Calvin's development of Augustinian election theology
Church Government
Episcopal vs. Presbyterian vs. Congregational models