Is Your Faith Built on Jesus or Tradition?

Blake and Mark explore the tension between Jesus, Scripture, and religious tradition as they unpack the Protestant Reformation and ask who should have the final authority in our faith. In this episode of the B1 Podcast, they discuss why Martin Luther challenged the religious system of his day, what sparked the Protestant Reformation, and what the movement can teach us about following Jesus today. The conversation explores the difference between authentic faith and religious performance, the authority of Scripture, human authority, church tradition, and the danger of allowing religious systems or leaders to take the place that belongs to Jesus. Blake and Mark unpack the historical context behind the Reformation and discuss Luther's discovery that salvation is by grace through faith rather than something earned through religious performance. They also talk about Jesus' warnings against outward religious behavior that looks impressive but doesn't produce genuine heart transformation. The discussion moves beyond Catholic versus Protestant labels and toward a deeper question: Are we allowing the words of Jesus and the Word of God to shape our faith, or are we simply following what we've been told? Blake and Mark also wrestle with the difference between meaningful Christian tradition and traditionalism—a faith that can become hollow, ritualistic, and disconnected from genuine heart transformation. Ultimately, this conversation isn't simply about church history. It's about examining what our faith is actually built on. Is Jesus truly the authority in our lives, or have we allowed tradition, culture, religious systems, or human opinion to take His place? If you've ever wondered why the Protestant Reformation happened, what Scripture says about religious authority, or how to recognize the difference between genuine faith and religious tradition, this episode will give you plenty to think about. Jesus plus nothing is everything. Join ONE Church Want to learn more about ONE Church or join us for a Sunday? We'd love to have you! Join us in person or online every Sunday at 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM, or 11:30 AM (ET). ONE Church is located at 2130 Redwine Road in Fayetteville, Georgia. Learn more, watch online, find directions, and see what's happening at ONE Church: beonechurch.com 00:00 Is It Real or Fake? 01:43 Jesus Plus Nothing Is Everything 05:12 Why Did the Protestant Reformation Happen? 08:03 Why Scripture Is Our Authority 10:07 Jesus vs. Religious Performance 13:50 Jesus or Human Authority? 16:05 When Religion Becomes About Man 29:02 Real Faith vs. Traditionalism 32:56 Christ Alone Gets the Glory