Protestantism

Question 1

How do Protestants usually believe sinners are justified? Meaning how are they made right by God?

Answer 1

Not by their own works or efforts but solely through faith in Jesus Christ (by faith alone)

Question 2

How do Protestants believe salvation is earned?

Answer 2

They believe salvation is a gift from God that humans cannot earn. It is given freely by God’s grace for all that believe in Christ.

Question 3

What do many Protestants believe about all believers?

Answer 3

Priesthood of All Believers: Every Christian has direct access to God and doesn’t need a mediator, like a priest, to approach God. All believers have equal spiritual authority.

Question 4

A summary of the basic theological beliefs of mainstream Protestantism can be found by looking at what?

Answer 4

The Five Solas

Question 5

List the Five Solas

Answer 5

1. Sola Scriptura (scripture alone)
2. Sola Fide (faith alone)
3. Sola Gratia (grace alone)
4. Solus Christus (Christ alone)
5. Soli Deo Gloria (glory to God alone)

Question 6

Which theological tenets do Protestants follow?

Answer 6

Theological tenets of the Protestant Reformation

Question 7

What was the Protestant Reformation and when did it begin?

Answer 7

A movement that began in the 16th century with the goal of reforming the Catholic Church from perceived ERRORS, ABUSES, and DISCREPANCIES

Question 8

Where and in what year did the Protestant Reformation begin?

Answer 8

In the Holy Roman Empire in 1517

Question 9

Which event marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation?

Answer 9

When Martin Luther published his Ninety-five Theses

Question 10

What is Sola Scriptura?

Answer 10

The belief that because Scripture is God’s inspired Word, it is the only inerrant, sufficient, and final authority for the church

Question 11

What is Solus Christus?

Answer 11

Jesus Christ is the only mediator between God and humanity, not any other person or religious leader

Question 12

What is Sola Fide?

Answer 12

The only thing required to be saved is faith in Jesus Christ

Question 13

What is Sola Gratia?

Answer 13

God saves people because He is gracious, not because we deserve it

Question 14

What is Soli Deo Gloria?

Answer 14

Only God gets the credit and praise for our salvation

Question 15

What is the difference between Calvinists and Arminians?

Answer 15

• Calvinists: God has already chosen who will be saved and this isn’t based on any action or choice of the individual
• Arminians: God’s offer of salvation is available to all, and a person’s choice to have faith in Christ determines whether they receive it