Lutheranism would become known as a separate movement after the 1530 Diet of Augsburg, which was convened by Charles V to try to stop the growing Protestant movement. At the Diet, Philipp Melanchthon presented a written summary of Lutheran beliefs called the Augsburg Confession.
The 1530 Diet of Augsburg, organized by Charles V to quell the rising Protestant movement, led to the emergence of Lutheranism as a distinct entity.  Philipp Melanchthon's presentation of the Augsburg Confession, outlining Lutheran beliefs, marked this pivotal moment.