Original Sin
Luther believed this doctrine, rooted in Augustine’s teachings, emphasized humanity’s total depravity due to Adam and Eve’s fall.
What is original sin?
Luther’s famous phrase “sola fide” means salvation is achieved through What?
What is faith?
Luther reduced the number of sacraments from seven to____
What is two?
Luther believed that this, not the Pope, should be the ultimate authority for Christians.
What is Scripture (or the Bible)?
In 1483 Luther was...
Born
Luther argued that this Catholic teaching, which claimed humans could cooperate with God’s grace, was incompatible with original sin.
What are good works?
Luther argued that salvation is a gift from God and cannot be earned through these, which he considered “filthy rags.”
What are good works?
Luther considered this sacrament, which symbolizes Jesus’ Last Supper, one of the most important.
What is the Eucharist
Luther famously nailed his 95 Theses to the door of this church in 1517, sparking the Reformation.
What is the Castle Church in Wittenberg?
This event in 1505, led Luther to vow to become a monk.
What is a thunderstorm (or the St. Anne’s vow)?
Luther’s view of original sin led him to reject this medieval practice, which involved paying money to reduce punishment for sins.
What are indulgences?
Luther’s belief in salvation through faith alone was a direct challenge to this Catholic practice of earning God’s grace.
What are indulgences?
Martin Luther rejected____because he believed that sacraments were only effective when received with personal faith.
ex opere operato "from the work performed."
Luther’s defiance of the Pope led to his excommunication in this year.
What is 1521?
Luther studied at this university in 1501, where he focused on Latin, logic, rhetoric, and metaphysics.
What is the University of Erfurt?
According to Luther, this event in the Bible introduced original sin into the world, corrupting human nature.
What is the Fall of Adam and Eve?
Luther’s teachings on salvation were heavily influenced by this biblical figure, who wrote, The just shall live by faith.
Who is Paul?
Luther’s view of this sacrament, which involves water and the Word of God, emphasized its role in spiritual rebirth.
What is baptism?
Luther argued that this group, not the clergy, held the true authority in the church.
What is the priesthood of all believers?
In 1510, Luther visited this city but was unimpressed by its religious practices.
What is Rome?
Luther believed that original sin could only be overcome through this, not by human effort or good works.
What is faith (or grace)?
Luther believed that salvation was possible only because of this event in Jesus’ life, which he called the great exchange.
What is the crucifixion
Luther argued that sacraments were valid only if they were explicitly instituted by this person.
Who is Christ (or Jesus)?
Luther’s translation of the Bible into this language helped ordinary people access religious authority.
What is German?
Luther moved to this city in 1511, where he became a professor of biblical theology.
What is Wittenberg?