Dates
What was the date when Martin Luther posted his Theses?
October 31st, 1517
What were the 95 Theses? Why did Luther post them?
The 95 Theses were a list of ideas written by Martin Luther. He was upset because the Catholic Church was selling indulgences. Luther thought this was wrong and not what the Bible taught.
Who were Charles V's Grandparents?
Hint: Think of two famous Spanish Monarchs
Ferdinand II of Aragon & Isabella of Castile
Was John Calvin a priest like Martin Luther?
No, he was never ordained and was distant from the Catholic Church
In what year was Martin Luther excommunicated?
1521
What official document was issued by the Pope against Luther’s ideas?
Papal Bull: Exsurge Domine, which condemned Luther's teachings as heretical and demanded that he take back his statements. (Luther refused and burned the Papal Bull)
What was Charles V's father's name?
Philip the Handsome
What is one of John Calvin's beliefs?
Predestination: Calvin believed that before people are born, God has already decided who will go to heaven and who will not. This is called "predestination
The Bible is the final authority: Calvin believed that the Bible was the most important guide for Christians, and everyone should read and follow it.
The importance of church discipline: Calvin thought that the church should be strict about how people behave and should hold members accountable for their actions.
When was Charles V crowned Holy Roman Emperor?
October 23, 1520
What was the name of the meeting where Martin Luther defended his beliefs?
Diet of Worms
PS:
Did Charles V support the Reformation?
NO! He confronted Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms and absolutely refuted protestantism.
In what country did John Calvin lead his part of the Reformation?
Geneva, Switzerland
When did John Calvin write his famous religious book?
1536
What language did Luther translate the Bible into?
German
Where did Charles go after he gave up the throne? A Castle? On Vacation? To the beach?
Monastery in Spain :)
This document, written by John Calvin, explained the core beliefs of Calvinism and became a guide for churches that followed his teachings.
Institutes of the Christian Religion
When did the Protestant Reformation begin?
1517
What are the main teachings of Luther's religion?
Luther believed salvation was achieved through faith alone, not good works. He concluded that humans were completely sinful and could only be saved by faith in Christ. This idea of justification by faith became central to his theology.
Who was Catherine of Aragon’s mother? (Charles v's aunt)
Isabella of Castile
Do Protestants believe in the importance of reading and interpreting the Bible for themselves?
Yes, most Protestants believe that it’s important for everyone to read and understand the Bible on their own. They believe that the Bible is the most important guide for knowing God’s will, and they follow the idea of "sola scriptura", which means "only Scripture." This means that Protestants think you don’t need a priest or anyone else to tell you what the Bible says—each person can read and interpret it for themselves...
From a Catholic perspective, we also value reading the Bible, but we believe the Church plays an important role in helping guide us to understand it correctly, with the help of tradition and teachings.