When most people think of October 31st, they picture Halloween: costumes, candy, and spooky fun. But for Christians, this date holds a far greater meaning. As shared in What Christians Need to Know About Reformation Day from Crosswalk.com, this day marks a powerful turning point in history—a celebration of the moment that transformed the Church and reignited faith in the power of God’s Word.
Over 500 years ago, a humble monk named Martin Luther began searching Scripture for the truth about salvation. Through his study, he discovered a life-changing message: we are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. On October 31, 1517, Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the church door in Wittenberg, Germany, boldly calling for reform and rejecting the belief that forgiveness could be bought or earned.
According to Crosswalk’s reflection on Reformation Day, Luther’s courage to stand on Scripture alone sparked a movement that reshaped the Christian world. He went on to translate the Bible into German, giving ordinary believers access to God’s Word and truth.
This act ignited the Protestant Reformation, leading believers to rediscover the biblical truth that salvation is a gift of grace, not human effort. As Crosswalk.com reminds us, Reformation Day calls us to stand firm in truth, live by faith, and keep God’s Word as our foundation. Luther’s faith still inspires us to walk boldly in grace and share His truth with every generation.
