Topic 12- The Protestant Reformation

Cards (5)

  • Protestant Revolution - Basics
    • Begins 1517 - Martin Luther
    • Divides Western Church
    • New denominations
    • New beliefs and practices
    • New interiority
  • The Protestant Revolution, 1517 - 1521: A New Indulgence
    •  Pope Leo X and German bishop to share proceeds 
    • To help build St Peter’s Basilica in Rome 
    • Plenary indulgence 
    • Promoted in Germany
  • The Protestant Revolution, 1517 - 1521 - Luther's 95 Theses
    •  Against sale of indulgences 
    • Posted on church door in Wittenberg 
    • A Call to debate 
    • Printed/circulated widely
  • The Protestant Revolution, 1517 - 1521 - Luther's Pamphlets
    •  Against infallibility of councils/pope 
    • Recognizes 2 sacraments 
    • And 3 solas 
    • Calls for Reform of Church
  • The Protestant Revolution, 1517-1521 - 3 Solas
    •  Sola Scriptura“Scripture alone” as infallible authority 
    • Sola Gratia - salvation by “grace alone” (free will in bondage to sin) 
    • Sola fide – Salvation by faith alone (works do not contribute)