D'Aubigne's History of the Reformation of the 16th Century: Summary of Book 2, Chapter 4
The Influence of John Stauptiz on Martin Luther
Although the vices of monastic life are widely known there were still bright spots within the cloisters where men were truly in love with God. John Staupitz is one such man. He gave himself to the study of the Bible and Augustinian theology. There he found peace for his soul through faith in Christ.
Under the direction of Staupitz, Fredrick the Wise founded the University of Wittenberg. Staupitz later became the vicar-general of the Augustine's for all Germany. It was in this role that he first met the young monk, Martin Luther.
Staupitz made it his practice to visit the various convents and check on the brothers. When he visited the convent of Erfurth he found Luther there in great distress. Showing the tender care of a father, Staupitz patiently corrected Luther's misunderstanding and directed him toward the love, mercy, and grace of Christ. He was many times Luther's counselor from that time on.
Luther's heart was deeply affected by what he learned from Staupitz. Under the direction of this kind man he began to study the scriptures almost exclusively except for the writings of Augustine. Still, however, Luther's heart was not converted. He did not posses the peace he longed for. Finally, on the occasion of a dreadful illness an aged brother Monk visited Luther. This older man shared his conviction that in Christ Jesus there was forgiveness of sins. Luther believed for salvation.
In May 1507 Luther was ordained as a priest. His father was in attendance, although still struggling to understand Luther's vocational choice. In the winter of 1508 Fredrick the Wise (at the suggestion of Staupitz) invited Luther to teach at Wittenberg.
Taken from:
D'Aubigne, J.H. Merle. History of the Reformation of the 16th Century. Translated by H. White. London: Religious Tract Society, 1846.
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Post a CommentMartin Luther, the true hero of the Reformation, even Augustinian, Wycliffe and Calvin...are all together responsible for getting the Word of God in the hands of people to get the hearts of people into the hands of God (John 10:28-29). Great stuff here friend. Love it, love it, love it. : - )