Luther Quiz 12: Part 2, Chapters 2-4.1

Question 1

a sprinkling with water, especially in religious ceremonies

Answer 1

aspersion

Question 2

cheerfully; jokingly

Answer 2

jocosely

Question 3

self-seeking flattery

Answer 3

sycophancy

Question 4

pointlessly or annoyingly talkative

Answer 4

garrulity

Question 5

not able to be trusted

Answer 5

perfidious

Question 6

the act of making expressive gestures

Answer 6

gesticulation

Question 7

not genuine, sincere, or authentic

Answer 7

spurious

Question 8

giving the false appearance of being honest or sincere

Answer 8

disingenuous

Question 9

a shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms

Answer 9

escuthcheon

Question 10

a very small amount

Answer 10

iota

Question 11

What was the outcomes of the great debate at Leipsic?

Answer 11

It was useful for the cause of the Reformation in opening the eyes of Luther himself on the whole subject of papal authority, and in drawing public attention to the issue. It caused a few papists to join him, but it created an even greater opposition to his teachings among the others. Many of Luther’s troubles that came in the next year or two were a direct result of this debate (page 294)

Question 12

After the debate, Luther was very busy with scholarly writing. What work of his is considered the “chief work” in which the fundamental principles of the Reformation are laid down?

Answer 12

Luther’s commentary on the Epistle to the Galations

Question 13

What did Luther expect from the Diet of Worms? What does it say about his character that he went anyway?

Answer 13

Luther fully expected to lose his life, much like Huss had. This shows the courage and resolve that Luther possessed, and it shows how deeply he believed in this theological findings.

Question 14

What new problems and questions arose from the beginning of the Reformation and threatened to halt its momentum?

Answer 14

People everywhere began to exercise freedom of opinion and speech. Schisms developed over several questions: How is this freedom to be controlled? Shall men be free to differ from Luther himself? Is there no subjection to authority in matters of religion? Shall the civil power be brought in as the protector of true faith?

Question 15

What was the main issue dividing Luther and Carlstadt?

Answer 15

Carlstadt insisted on bringing back the pattern of the primitive church in its entirety. He opposed all ceremonies introduced by the later church. Luther was somewhat indifferent on matters of outward conformity, preferring to focus on inward manifestations of faith.