Reformation Flashcards
What is the reformation
The birth of a new branch of Christianity called Protestantism
What are the political precursors to the Reformation
Strong Nationalism - taking pride in their citizenship
What are the religious precursors to the Reformation?
widespread corruption in the church. Such as indulgences and relics
What are the cultural precursors to the Reformation?
printing press
What was the “Western Schism” and how did it pave the way for the Reformation?
France has its own pope; Rome has its own pope; nobody knows which one is legit. Makes people distrust the church.
How did John Huss set the stage for the Reformation?
John HUss spoke out against many of the core beliefs in the RCC. He preached at the church in the language of his people
How did John Wycliff set the stage for the Reformation?
- One of the few that owned a bible and after his study he attacked the RCC
- Spoke out against the pope
- Translated the bible into english
- Followers are known as Lollards
Who was John Tetzel and what unintended role did he play towards launching the Reformation?
Tetzel was a preacher and one day he was selling indulgences for a lot of money and when ML saw this it caused him to write his theses which kicked off the reformation
What specific objections did Martin Luther have against the RCC?
He believes that indulgences are giving people false hope and that they are bad
What specific event “lit the fuse” to Reformation fires?
ML nails the 95 theses to the church door
What was the “Diet of Worms” and what resulted from it?
ML on trial and he gave his “Here I Stand” speech and he is found guilty which resulted in ML being excommunicated but was kidnapped and kept safe
Sola Scriptura
Scripture alone
Solus Christus
by Christ alone
Sola Gratia
by grace alone
Sola Fide
through faith alone
Soli Deo Gloria
for the glory of God alone
What did Luther and his wife have in common regarding their life before they married?
They were both committed to serving christ but the both separate from their original ways (monk and nun)
What are ML’s non-favorable ways of life?
-He was anti-semetic
-He supported bigamy
Sovereignty of God
nothing happens outside of God’s will/permission. God is always in control
Common grace
all have received God’s grace; whether an atheist or a Jesus follower, all enjoy life and various acts of goodness from God
General revelation vs special revelation
God reveals to all through nature and conscience vs. God has revealed himself through scripture
Predestination
Belief that God determines before birth who will be saved and who will not
John Calvins family
Wife died at 40 and has had 3 kids die at birth
John Calvins family
He worked a lot and has a great work ethic and he had a lot of opposition
John Calvins health
He had many illnesses such as migraines and fever
John Calvins culture
Many in his community enjoyed worldly ways
Differentiate between the views of the RCC, Luther, and Calvin on communion
RCC - Transubstantiation: wine and bread becomes Jesus’s blood and body
Luther + Calvin - Jesus is spiritually present
A payment of money to the church in exchange for a promise of a more speedy transfer of a loved one from purgatory to heaven.
Indulgences
