The Apostasy Flashcards
Who was a composer and the founder of the Reformation?
Martin Luther
What belief change came about for the early Christians?
salvation was only found in Christ received by the grace of God through faith
What invention helped Martin Luther spread his teachings ? How many works could potentially be developed?
the Gutenerg Press; up to 9 million books
In the early church around Martin Luther’s time, what was going on inside Catholicism to make it seem perverted?
monks and priests were interested in personal benefits rather than in the spiritual welfare of those ordained to serve; bishops and abbots even rivaled the king’s own wealth
Because of their faith, what attacks did early Christians have to face?
death at Colosseums
When being persecuted, what did Christians cling to?
the teachings of Paul in Acts and the prophecies of Daniel
Who was the first scholar to write or interpret Daniel’s prophecy and stated that Rome would fall?
Hippolytus
Who assumed a leading role after gaining wealth and took the position as pope? Do not answer specifically.
the Bishop of Rome
List five apostasies that showed up in the Roman Catholic church.
- observance of Sunday
- purgatory
- prayers to Mary and saints.
- indulgences
- pilgrimages to relics required
Who arrived in 1517 and was in charge of the church’s indulgence sales?
Tetsel
When were Martin Luther’s 95 Theses posted?
October 31, 1517
The study of what led to the reformation?
only the Scriptures
What year and by which pope was Luther excommunicated?
1520; Pope Leo X
What did the Edict of Worms state?
Luther’s books were to be burned and Luther was to be considered a heretic and not one could legally help him
Who nailed a plaque years before Luther, explaining that the antichrist had already entered the Church?
John Millets (may be misspelled)
