On October 31, while much of the country was focused on Halloween, the White House marked a different milestone:
Reformation Day.
In an official presidential message, President Donald Trump sent his best wishes to Christians across America commemorating the Protestant Reformation and what he called its enduring message of salvation by God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ.”
He also highlighted a remarkable anniversary.
This year marks 500 years since William Tyndale, inspired by Martin Luther, published the first printed New Testament in English, a translation that shaped the language of the English Bible for centuries to come. Tyndale was later executed for his work.
The message pointed to prayer, faith, and Scripture as foundations of America’s strength and unity. The President said his administration is working to restore the nation’s moral and religious foundations, and pledged to defend religious freedom.
He closed by encouraging Christians to draw renewed strength from God’s Word.
Five centuries ago, believers risked everything so ordinary people could read the Bible in their own language. Today, most of us can open it in seconds.
Whatever your politics, that’s a gift worth remembering. And a reason to open your Bible today.