Select Scripture
His Life And Ministry – Influenced by John Wycliffe
. A. Life In Medieval Europe
. 1. The Gospel was obscured – Ceremony & Tradition of the Roman System
. 2. The Pope was the “Head of the World”
. He held all power and authority – the 7 sacraments were the ‘tap of grace’
. 3. Christ was re-sacrificed in the Mass – transubstantiation
. 4. Confession/Purgatory/Indulgences/Treasury of Merit/Veneration of Saints & Relics/
. Mary – a ‘co-Redeemer’/Bible and Services only in Latin/Councils determined ‘truth’
. 5. Papal Schism: Once, there were 3 ‘Popes’ at the same time
. B. Hus’ Position
. The True Church was made up of only the elect
. Christ’s Death was Completely Sufficient – Hebrews 7:27. 9:12
. C. Council of Constance – 1414 – dealt with 2 topics:
. The Papal Schism and Heretics
. The Council condemned Hus as a heretic and executed him in 1415
Three Implications of Hus’ Doctrinal Position
1. Scripture Alone Is Our Authority – 2 Timothy 4:1-4
2. A Clear Gospel Is Always Worth Defending – Romans 1:16, Galatians 1:6-9
3. Persecution Cannot Stamp Out The Gospel – 2 Timothy 2:8-9