church authority related to political authority: Luther, Calvin, Henry

Question 1

Luther’s 2 kingdoms

Answer 1

god (scripture); world (laws);
temporal powers are part of the body of Christ and are given by God. As members of the body, they serve and give justice for the members of the body of Christ. Temporal over spiritual authorities (Romans 13).

Question 2

Luther: what are laws for

Answer 2

helping others not ourselves; disobey obstruct your faith or access to gospel

Question 3

Henry VIII: “The Act of Supremacy”, 1534

Answer 3

King is the supreme head;

Union of Church and State under supreme ruler

Question 4

Calvin

Answer 4

Union of Church and State:

Temporal government was subservient to the religious authorities; they work closely together

Question 5

Calvin: 4 religious office positions

Answer 5

1. Ministers: preaching
2. doctors (teachers)
3. elders (discipline)
4. deacons (money distribution and welfare)

Question 6

Calvin’s double diaconate

Answer 6

1. deacon to “serve the church in administering to the affairs of the poor”
2. deacon to care “for the poor themselves.”