John Knox (1514-72)

Major work

•          Helped produce Confession of Faith

Importance

•          Scottish reformer who wrote on behalf of Protestantism

•          Said Scripture is the sole and sufficient rule of faith and practice

•          Justification is through faith alone

•          The minister of Gospel is simply a servant and steward

•          The people have a voice in electing pastors and office-bearers

•          Was ordained as a Catholic priest

•          Was in exile on the European continent