; Whereas Martin Luther’s trip to Rome in 1510 sparked his desire to pursue an even deeper understanding of Christian theology and the Bible; Whereas Martin Luther earned a doctorate in theology in October of 1512; Whereas Martin Luther began his lectures on the Old Testament Book of Psalms in 1513; Whereas the Book of Psalms became a central pillar in Martin Luther’s theological beliefs; Whereas Martin Luther began his lectures on the New Testament Book of Romans in 1515 and the New Testament Book of Galatians in 1516; Whereas Martin Luther cited the Books of Romans and Galatians as the foundation for his beliefs that people can receive salvation by grace alone, through faith alone; Whereas the idea that a Christian could receive salvation by grace alone, through faith alone was in contrast with the teaching at the time; Whereas the more Martin Luther studied the Books of Romans and Galatians, the more he found issue with the Church of his time; Whereas Martin Luther nailed 95 theses to the Castle Church door in Wittenberg on October 31, 1517; Whereas the 95 theses were posted in an attempt to spark a conversation in Wittenberg; Whereas Martin Luther was ordered to appear in Rome; Whereas Frederick the Wise, a friend of Martin Luther, intervened and successfully suggested that Martin Luther instead appear in front of Cardinal Cajetan in Augsburg, Germany; Whereas Martin Luther appealed to the General Counsel in the fall of 1518 and refused to recant; Whereas Martin Luther was given 60 days to recant or risk excommunication; Whereas Martin Luther refused to recant; Whereas Martin Luther was excommunicated on January 3, 1521; Whereas Martin Luther appeared before the Diet of Worms in April of 1521 and refused to recant; Whereas the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V, issued the Edict of Worms on May 25, 1521, which declared Martin Luther a public outlaw and made it illegal to be in possession of Luther’s books; Whereas Martin Luther published his German translation of the New Testament on September 21, 1522