Protestantism

• Who opposed many practices of the Catholic Church?

  Martin Luther
• What initiated Martin Luther's objections to the Catholic Church?

  His objection to the sale of indulgences
• What was the purpose of buying an indulgence in the Catholic Church?

  To be forgiven of sin and punishment
• Where did the proceeds from the sale of indulgences go?

  To the building of St Peter’s Basilica
• What was Martin Luther's view on the Bible's authority?

  The Bible was the main source of authority
• How did the Catholic Church view the Bible's authority compared to Luther?

  It was one of several sources of authority
• What language did Luther translate the Bible into?

  Everyday German
• Why did Luther translate the Bible into German?

  So lay people could read it without a priest
• What did Luther believe about justification?

  Justified by faith, not by the law of works
• What was Luther's view on the relationship between Christians and God?

  Christians have a personal relationship with God
• How many sacraments did Luther believe in?

  Two
• Which sacraments did Luther accept?

  Baptism and the Lord's Supper
• Who was the leader of the French Protestants?

  John Calvin
• What significant work did John Calvin write?

  Institutes of the Christian Religion
• What did Calvin believe about human salvation?

  Humans must rely on God's grace
• What did Calvin denounce in the Catholic Church?

  The system of indulgence and penance
• Who developed the Presbyterian Church alongside Calvin?

  John Knox
• Who formed the Church of England?

  King Henry VIII
• What did King Henry VIII retain in the Church of England?

  Catholic beliefs and practices
• Who controls the political and economic aspects of the Church of England?

  The King of England
• What version of the Bible was used in the Church of England?

  The English Bible
• What are the main divisions of Protestantism and their characteristics?

  • Martin Luther: Focused on faith, Bible authority, and two sacraments.
  • John Calvin: Emphasized grace, predestination, and wrote significant theological works.
  • Church of England: Formed by Henry VIII, retained Catholic practices, and allowed individual interpretation.
• What was a key belief shared among the divisions of Protestantism?

  Individual interpretation of God’s revelation
• What type of government did Protestant congregations believe in?

  Congregational government
• What could small groups of members do in Protestant congregations?

  Organize and appoint their own leaders
• Who opposed many practices of the Catholic Church?

  Martin Luther
• What initiated Martin Luther's objections to the Catholic Church?

  His objection to the sale of indulgences
• What was the purpose of buying an indulgence in the Catholic Church?

  To be forgiven of sin and punishment
• Where did the proceeds from the sale of indulgences go?

  To the building of St Peter’s Basilica
• What was Martin Luther's view on the Bible's authority?

  The Bible was the main source of authority
• How did the Catholic Church view the Bible's authority compared to Luther?

  They believed it was one of several authorities
• What language did Martin Luther translate the Bible into?

  Everyday German
• Why did Luther translate the Bible into German?

  So lay people could read it without a priest
• What did Luther believe about justification?

  Justified by faith, not by law of works
• What was Luther's view on the relationship between Christians and God?

  Christians have a personal relationship with God
• How many sacraments did Luther believe in?

  Two: Baptism and the Lord's Supper
• Who was the leader of the French Protestants?

  John Calvin
• What significant work did John Calvin write?

  The Institutes of the Christian Religion
• What did Calvin believe about human salvation?

  Humans must rely on God's grace
• What did Calvin denounce in the Catholic Church?

  The system of indulgence and penance