Mandate for the Reformation

The Mandate for the Reformation refers to the divine authorization or commission believed to have been given by God to reform or correct the Christian Church. During the 16th century, figures like Martin Luther argued that the Church had strayed from true teachings and needed to return to biblical principles. This divine mandate served as the moral and spiritual justification for challenging Church practices, leading to significant religious, political, and cultural changes across Europe. It underscored the belief that reform was not just desirable but divinely commanded to restore true faith and practice.