Martin Luther

Question 1

What was Martin Luther

Answer 1

A monumental leader who establishes a strong belief of the importance of Salvation and how it is received, stated in the major source of authority, the Bible

Question 2

3 contributions of Martin Luther

Answer 2

Theological - 5 solars
Institutional - 95 thesis
Liturgical - Lutheran Church (Mass; clergy)

Question 3

Name 3 contributions made to the expression of Christianity

Answer 3

1. Two sacraments - Baptism and Eucharist
2. Bible - written in the vernacular
3. Salvation - Faith alone

Question 4

Name the 5 solas

Answer 4

1. Sola Fide (faith alone)
2. Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone
3. Sola Gracia (Grace alone)
4. Sola Christian (Christ Alone)
5. Soli Deo Gloria (Glory of God Alone)

Question 5

What does Vernacular mean

Answer 5

Language of the people
Latin to German

Question 6

Romans 10:17

Answer 6

“Consequently, Faith comes from hearing the message - and the message is heard through the word about Christ”

Question 7

Name 3 impacts Martin Luther Had on Christianity at his time in history

Answer 7

1. Bringing the individual relationship closer to God
2. Protestant Reformation & Catholic Counter Reformation
3. Mass into Vernacular of the German people

Question 8

What did Luther fight to do

Answer 8

Strip back the focus of the church to the teachings encompassed in the Bible

Question 9

What is the continued Impact on todays society

Answer 9

1. Protestant churches use the Bible as the sole source of authority in situations such as ethical decision making
2. Lutheran Churches - in Australia and around the world

Question 10

Words to describe the influence of Martin Luther

Answer 10

1. Courageous
2. Strength of his ideals
3. Learned
4. Unprecendented

Question 11

What did writing the bible in vernacular do for adherents

Answer 11

it granted them with a subsequent relationship with God on a more personal level, allowed them to attend church and understand the word of Christ