Heresies

Question 1

1. Jewish law & salvation

Answer 1

Jewish law and tradition is necessary for salvation.

Question 2

2. Arianism

Answer 2

(Arius) Christ is not divine, just higher than other mortals. He was created by the Father before other things.

Question 3

3. Manichaeism

Answer 3

(Form of Gnosticism) The physical world is bad, and all non-spiritual things are bad. You must have a special knowledge to get to heaven.

Question 4

4. Donatism

Answer 4

Priests in mortal sin cannot give valid sacraments.

Question 5

5. Pelagianism

Answer 5

(Started by Pelagius) Grace is not necessary for salvation, just our will.

Question 6

6. Nestorianism

Answer 6

Mary is not the Mother of God. (Theotokos) Just Christ’s human nature.

Question 7

7. Monophysite

Answer 7

(One nature) Christ is not fully man, just divine. He absorbed human nature.

Question 8

8. Monothelite

Answer 8

Christ has no human will.

Question 9

9. Iconaclast

Answer 9

Emperor outlawed holy images because they were “idols.”