Was Martin Luther an Extreme “Faith Alone” Antinomian?

Last updated on: May 8, 2025 at 7:36 pm By Dave Armstrong

Summary: While rejecting works-based salvation, Martin Luther passionately affirmed that genuine faith must produce good works, and he fiercely opposed the heresy of antinomianism. Was Martin Luther an antinomian who believed Christians could sin freely without consequence? In this myth-busting exposé, Catholic apologist Dave Armstrong uncovers what Luther actually taught about faith and works—and it’s not what many Catholics (or Protestants) assume. With precise citations from Luther’s Large Catechism, Smalcald Articles, and more, Dave reveals ten powerful quotes proving... Read more

Luther & the Myth of a Supposed Catholic Ban of the Bible

Last updated on: May 6, 2025 at 7:38 pm By Dave Armstrong

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Summary: One of the more curious beliefs of Luther (among many) is his insistence that the Bible was essentially “buried” or hidden prior to his revolt. It ain’t true, as I thoroughly prove. Did the Catholic Church really try to keep the Bible from the people before the time of Martin Luther? In this powerful and thoroughly documented episode, Catholic apologist Dave Armstrong tackles one of the most persistent myths of Protestant history: that the Church opposed Scripture, suppressed... Read more

Martin Luther’s Belief in Mary’s Immaculate Conception

Last updated on: May 5, 2025 at 7:36 pm By Dave Armstrong

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Summary: Many Lutheran scholars say that Luther always held to Mary’s immaculate conception. I think he eventually held that her purification occurred at Jesus’ conception, not her own. Did Martin Luther believe in the Immaculate Conception of Mary? Catholic apologist Dave Armstrong dives into this controversial and often misunderstood topic in Part 5 of his 7-part series on Luther. Drawing from the writings of prominent Lutheran scholars and Luther’s own words, Dave explores whether the Reformer’s view aligned fully... Read more

Civil War Chaos: Luther vs. Other Protestant Leaders, Etc.

Last updated on: May 4, 2025 at 7:52 pm By Dave Armstrong

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Summary: The Protestant Revolt from its inception was a chaotic mess of mutually anathematizing, ever-warring factions: initiated by Luther’s principle of private judgment & sola Scriptura. * Dive into Part 4 of Dave Armstrong’s explosive series on Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation! Discover the jaw-dropping truth about the bitter rivalries and fiery conflicts that tore apart the early Protestant leaders after Luther’s 95 Theses in 1517. Far from the promised unity and harmony, reformers like Ulrich Zwingli, John Calvin,... Read more

The MYTH of Luther’s “Snow Covered Dung Hills” + a Theory

Last updated on: May 4, 2025 at 3:58 pm By Dave Armstrong

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Summary: My theory about a Calvinist origin of this supposed mysterious “quotation” from Luther remains speculative and hypothetical. But I haven’t found a better explanation thus far. Uncover the truth behind the famous “snow-covered dunghill” saying attributed to Martin Luther, the founder of Protestantism. In this captivating video, Catholic apologist Dave Armstrong dives deep into Luther’s writings, biblical references, and historical sources to investigate whether this iconic phrase is fact or myth. With expert analysis, Armstrong explores Luther’s Works,... Read more

Did Pope Francis Succeed St. Peter? Reply to Steve Ray

Last updated on: May 3, 2025 at 7:15 pm By Dave Armstrong

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My good and esteemed friend and apologist-colleague and fellow Michigander Steve Ray wrote in a public Facebook post (2 May 2025): “We don’t need a successor of Pope Francis; we need a successor [of] St. Peter.” Then in the combox, he wrote, “Oh, I’m very clear. There’s a deeper meaning than the surface text. Think about it.” After thirteen hours, this post has received 706 likes and 34 shares (sadly, par for the course for this sort of thing).... Read more

Documentary: 50 Reasons for Martin Luther’s Excommunication

Last updated on: May 2, 2025 at 7:35 pm By Dave Armstrong

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Summary: Would any established Christian group change fifty of its doctrines and practices because one pseudo-prophet demanded it? That was Luther and the Catholic Church in 1521. Uncover the truth behind Martin Luther’s excommunication from the Catholic Church in this compelling video by Catholic Apologist Dave Armstrong. Dive into 13 Reasons Martin Luther Was EXCOMMUNICATED, exploring the theological clashes that sparked the Protestant Reformation. From Luther’s rejection of papal authority to his denial of core Catholic doctrines like transubstantiation... Read more

Did Martin Luther Support the DEATH PENALTY for Heretics?

Last updated on: May 1, 2025 at 10:36 am By Dave Armstrong

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Was Martin Luther really a champion of religious tolerance? In this powerful video, Catholic apologist and author Dave Armstrong takes a closer look at the lesser-known historical record of Martin Luther’s views on heresy, dissent, and capital punishment. While many Protestants today are unaware of these facts, Luther did, in fact, support the execution of Anabaptists, witches, and even dissenters on matters of doctrine and morality. Drawing directly from Luther’s own writings—including Luther’s Works, Table Talk, and the biographical... Read more

John 21:15-17: Jesus Tells Peter to “Tend My Sheep”

Last updated on: April 30, 2025 at 1:07 pm By Dave Armstrong

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This is a collection of commentary that I have made about this passage in various articles through the years. ***** John 21:15-17 (RSV) When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” [16] A second time he said to him, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He said to... Read more

Luke 22:32: “I Have Prayed for [Peter]” + Indefectibility

Last updated on: April 30, 2025 at 1:06 pm By Dave Armstrong

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This is a collection of commentary that I have made about this passage in various articles through the years. ***** Luke 22:31-32 (RSV) “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, [32] but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail; and when you have turned again, strengthen your brethren.” Are we to believe that no other disciples would have instances of failed faith? Only one of them, after all,... Read more