protestant

• the Protestant Church began at the Reformation, led by Martin Luther
• some examples of different Protestant groups:

  • Methodists
  • Baptists
  • Lutherans
• Protestant worship = less structured + more informal than Catholic worship
• sola scriptura = by Scripture alone

  • the Bible is the only source of authority
  • means the Church has less authority; Church teachings must be in line with the Bible or it is false
• sole fide = by faith alone
• priesthood of all believers = no intermediaries are needed to reach God, everyone can have a personal relationship with him

  • "you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood"