The Reformation
Name the Reformer for whom the Lutheran Church is named.
Martin Luther
Of the 10 commandments listed in the Hebrew Bible and our Catechism, which is the most important commandment and what does it say?
#1--I am the Lord your God. You shall have no other gods before me.
What 2 words begin the Apostles' Creed?
"I believe"
When we say, "Our Father," are we saying that God is a man?
NO!
2-part question: How many sacraments do Lutheran recognize? What are they?
2--baptism and holy communion
Of the Popes, Kings, and Lords, which one was most powerful in the Middle Ages?
Popes
What is idolatry?
Putting your trust in or worshiping something or someone more than God.
The Creed says that Jesus suffered under whom?
Pontius Pilate
According to Luther, name one thing other than food that 'daily bread' includes.
Clothing, shoes, house, farm, fields, livestock, money, property, good government, good weather, peace, health, decency, honor, good friends, faithful family, faithful neighbors.
What are the two most important words we hear during Holy Communion?
"FOR YOU"
What new invention helped the Reformation take hold?
Guttenberg Press
For the command, "You shall not murder," name one thing Luther includes as 'murder.'
Endanger or harm the lives of our neighbor (includes saying mean things, as well).
3-part question: The Creed is divided into three 'articles.' List each article (what each discusses).
God the Father
Jesus Christ, the Son of God
Holy Spirit
What does 'hallowed' mean?
Holy
Name one special thing that we do at OSLC to celebrate a baptism.
2-Part Question: What was the language that priests used to read the Bible? What language did Luther translate it into?
2--German
What does it mean to take the Lord's name in vain?
To attribute to God an act or belief that is counter to the gospel.
Which of the following is NOT found in the third article of the creed:
a) the communion of saints
b) the life everlasting
c) the resurrection of the body
d) one baptism for the forgiveness of sins
d) one baptism for the forgiveness of sins
What part of the worship service does the Lord's Prayer usually happen?
Just before communion.
What major story in the Hebrew Bible is connected with Christians celebrating Holy Communion?
The Exodus--specifically the Passover (10th plague of Egypt).
Name one thing Luther challenged about the way the church operated.
Indulgences; only Church/Pope offered forgiveness; earned/bought way into heaven; didn't want lay people to read the Bible; Legalistic
What are the first and second commandment, ACCORDING TO JESUS?
You are to love the Lord you God with all your heart, and all you soul, and all your mind, and all your strength; and you are to love your neighbor as yourself.
What does the word 'creed' or 'credo' mean?
I believe
Name one of the two gospel accounts that includes Jesus teaching this prayer to the disciples.
Matthew & Luke
3-part question: Name the three criteria that identify something as a sacrament (according to Luther)
Has 'stuff'
Jesus did it and commanded it
Holds the promise of forgiveness