Bible Basics
This man built an ark before the great flood.
Who is Noah?
This German monk became the central figure of the Protestant Reformation.
Who is Martin Luther?
Lutherans teach that salvation is God's free gift of this.
What is grace?
This season comes before Christmas.
What is Advent?
This flower is featured in the symbol commonly associated with Martin Luther and Lutheranism.
What is a rose?
Jesus was born in this town.
What is Bethlehem?
Luther is traditionally said to have posted his 95 Theses on a church door in this city.
What is Wittenberg?
Luther wrote this short book to teach the basics of the Christian faith.
What is the Small Catechism?
This day begins the season of Lent.
What is Ash Wednesday?
Reformation Day is celebrated each year on this date.
What is October 31?
This disciple denied knowing Jesus three times.
Who is Peter?
Luther translated the Bible into this language so more people could read it.
What is German?
These two sacraments are central to Lutheran teaching.
What are Baptism and Holy Communion?
This Christian celebration occurs 50 days after Easter.
What is Pentecost?
This creed begins, “I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.”
What is the Apostles’ Creed?
This man was swallowed by a great fish after trying to run away from God.
Who is Jonah?
Luther wrote this famous hymn: “A Mighty Fortress Is _____.”
What is “Our God”?
This confession of Lutheran beliefs was presented in 1530.
What is the Augsburg Confession?
The word Kyrie appears in the liturgy and means this.
What is “Lord, have mercy”?
This friend and fellow reformer of Martin Luther wrote the Augsburg Confession.
Who is Philip Melanchthon?
This Old Testament prophet faced the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel.
Who is Elijah?
Luther was called to defend his teachings at this 1521 meeting.
What is the Diet of Worms?
This collection contains the major Lutheran confessional writings.
What is the Book of Concord?
The Latin phrase Agnus Dei means this.
What is “Lamb of God”?
This is the third of the three ecumenical creeds recognized in the Lutheran Confessions, alongside the Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds.
What is the Athanasian Creed?