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EPISODE · Oct 29, 2025 · 28 MIN

5 Reformation Myths Catholics Keep Repeating | Weighed in the Balance Ep.39

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Send us Fan MailReformation Week continues! Many people — Protestants and Catholics alike — repeat historical claims about Martin Luther and the Reformation that simply aren’t true. In this episode of Weighed in the Balance, we bust five of the most common myths:- Did the Reformation actually begin on October 31, 1517?- Was Luther trying to start a brand-new church?- Did Henry VIII launch the Reformation so he could dump his wife?- Do Protestants really believe in “easy-believism”?- Is Rome teaching salvation by works alone?Whether you’re Protestant, Catholic, or still exploring the theology behind the Reformation, this episode brings clarity, context, and the gospel itself back into focus. Join us as we cut through the caricatures and point to what Scripture teaches: salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.Support the showDo you think this claim is found wanting? Let us know on social!! Click here to find us everywhere!!

Send us Fan Mail Reformation Week continues! Many people — Protestants and Catholics alike — repeat historical claims about Martin Luther and the Reformation that simply aren’t true. In this episode of Weighed in the Balance, we bust five of the most common myths: - Did the Reformation actually begin on October 31, 1517? - Was Luther trying to start a brand-new church? - Did Henry VIII launch the Reformation so he could dump his wife? - Do Protestants really believe in “easy-believism”? - Is...

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