How Was the Protestant Reformation Influenced? | R.C. Sproul

While familiar with the 16th-century Protestant Reformers, many are likely unaware of their lesser-known contemporaries, the Zwickau prophets. Pastor R.C. Sproul delves into their story and explains why they didn't leave a lasting impact on the Protestant Reformation. This includes that the Bible was inspired by the Holy Spirit and it needed to be interpreted (not by the Pope and Catholic Church) through a spiritual experience (similar to the charismatic movement).

Central to the Reformation was the principle of Sola Scriptura - Scripture alone. Rejecting the Pope's authority meant finding a truly reliable source, not simply replacing him with another claiming direct revelation from God. It was the Reformers' unwavering commitment to the Word of God, the Bible's unchanging message that secured the Reformation's legacy, still influencing the world today.