Luther and the Rise of Lutheranism

Question 1

Martin Luther (Origins)

Answer 1

From: Wittenberg, Germany.
(started as a lawyer but vowed to become an Augustinian monk after asking God to save him thunderstorm)

Question 2

Martin Luther (Key points in ministry)

Answer 2

1. Attacked the sale of indulgences
2. Posted his 95 Theses (Oct. 31, 1517)
3. Debated Johann Eck at Leipzig (1519)
4. Excommunicated by Charles V at the Diet of Worms (1521)
5. Hid by Duke Frederick of Saxony

Question 3

Philip Melanchthon

Answer 3

Martin Luther’s right hand man: Helped frame the Augsburg Confession (1530)

Question 4

The First Diet of Speier

Answer 4

(1526) The Holy Roman Emperor (Charles V) allowed German princes to deal with their own religious problems.

Question 5

The Second Diet of Speier

Answer 5

(1529) The Holy Roman Emperor (Charles V) revoked the authority previously given to the German princes.

Question 6

Sola Fide (Lutheran Distinctive)

Answer 6

Salvation by faith alone

Question 7

Sola Gratia (Lutheran Distinctive)

Answer 7

Salvation by grace alone

Question 8

Sola Scriptura (Lutheran Distinctive)

Answer 8

Scripture alone is the only source of authority

Question 9

Priesthood (Lutheran Distinctive)

Answer 9

Belongs to all believers

Question 10

Singing (Lutheran Distinctive)

Answer 10

Is to be Congregational