Lutheranism Flashcards
1
Q
Who’s ideas are the teachings of Lutheranism based on?
A
Martin Luther - German monk and professor, has been called ‘Father of the Reformation.’
2
Q
What did Luther do in 1517?
A
posted 95 Theses against the practice of indulgences - criticising Catholic Church
3
Q
What were Luther’s main criticisms of the Catholic Church?
A
contradictions between Bible and Catholoc Church practice corruption intermediary role of priests priestly celibacy Latin Bible liturgy purgatory transubstantiation
4
Q
What are the key ideas of Lutheranism?
A
justification by faith
authority of scripture
salvation by grace of God +faith in Jesus
scripture available to laity in their own language
5
Q
Ephesians 2:8-9 quote to support Lutheranism?
A
‘For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God’
