out of the building, a horseman swooped down and snatched up the monk. Off they rode to an unknown castle, where Luther donned the disguise of Sir George the Knight. While in hiding, he translated the Bible into the German tongue, giving God’s words to God’s people. The Reformation recovered the doctrine of the perspicuity of Scripture. Though it is identified by a rather unclear term, this doctrine affirms that the Bible is clear. It concedes that some parts are clearer than others, but denies the
Page 6