The contribution of Martin Luther to the Expression of Christianity

Question 1

What main three teachings did Martin Luther introduce?

Answer 1

1. Sola Scriptura
2. Sola Gracie
3. Sola Christ

Question 2

Why were the sola’s important?

Answer 2

• They were considered the only forms of authority
• They eradicated the role of a priest, and with the translation of the Bible into the vernacular, people gained an independent view of God rather than the one the Catholic Church taught them.

Question 3

How many sacraments did Martin Luther believe was necassary?

Answer 3

• 2 sacraments
• Holy Communion, and Baptism

Question 4

What did Martin Luther do with the Bible?

Answer 4

Translated it into the vernacular, German

Question 5

Why was his translation of the Bible so important?

Answer 5

• Everyone had access to the Bible
• People could rely on themselves alone for their interpretation of God’s teachings
• Adherents would gain a deeper, personal connection to God

Question 6

Why did Martin Luther translate the Bible?

Answer 6

• He believed reading the Bible was fundamental to fining what it meant to be Christian
• That only the Bible was necessary for a Christian to achieve salvation

Question 7

What did Gunderman say about Martin Luther’s translation of the Bible?

Answer 7

A “single German vernacular, helping to bring people together around a common tongue”

Question 8

Did Martin Luther believe in celibacy?

Answer 8

No. He thought a priest could marry

Question 9

What are the four main ways Martin Luther contributed to the expression of Christianity?

Answer 9

1. Creation of the Sola’s
2. Translated the Bible
3. Reduced the sacraments
4. The small and large catechisms

Question 10

What is the Small Catechism?

Answer 10

• Simplified teachings
• Made more accessible and understandable to children who learned Christianity

Question 11

Why was the Small and Large Catechism so important?

Answer 11

• Empowered adherents to enact the teachings of the Bible into their daily life
• It summarized the main teachings of the Bible
• Allowed more Christians to understand the teachings of the Bible, and allowed them to express it

Question 12

What is the Large Catechism?

Answer 12

• Aimed at guiding clergymen and fathers in teaching the ideas of the gospels to their children and servants

Question 13

Friedrich Bente’s explanation for why is it important for Christians to constantly learn, according to Luther

Answer 13

“in order… to be able to teach others”