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Nov 2020

9m 15s

November 4, 1520: Am I Alone Wise?

LIGONIER MINISTRIES

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Is the whole church in error, except for Martin Luther? Standing alone on the authority of Scripture, Luther asks Christian dukes and princes to take their stand with him against the pope. Today, go back to November 4, 1520, to hear how Emperor Charles V responds to Luther's appeal.

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