The Refuge
A Martin Luther Story
Martin Luther gave his life in service to God as a Catholic monk. Instead of finding peace and refuge in his religious life, however, Martin found himself wrestling with doubt and fear of God’s wrath. The more he dug into the church, the more disillusioned he became by the teaching and leadership of the Pope and other leaders.
When Martin began to study the Bible for himself, he was amazed to learn that God never expected His followers to live perfect lives. Rather, He offers peace and salvation through faith alone. This discovery sparked a dramatic response from Martin that led to a new Bible translation and the founding of the Protestant tradition.
The Protestant Reformation & Bible Translation
Resources for Further Learning
Want to learn more about Martin Luther and the ways God used his life to spark wide-spread church reforms? These are some of the books that were used for research while writing this story.
Martin Luther by Samuel Willard Crompton
A brief biography of Martin Luther, good as an introductory overview of his life.
Martin Luther: A Life by Martin Marty
Another brief biography of Martin Luther and his influence on Protestantism.
Related Resources from BVI
BVI has several print & digital resources that have been developed specifically to use alongside The Refuge. Check out our free Halloween tract about Reformation Day, one of Martin Luther’s most famous hymns, and a video telling the story of The Refuge.