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100

This person was the main influence in the protestant reformation.

Who is Martin Luther.

100

This doctrine taught that the Pope was the successor of the Apostle Peter and the universal head of the Church with infallible teaching authority.

What is Papal Supremacy (or Infallibility)?

100

Here I stand; I can do no other.

Who is a Reformer? (Martin Luther)

100

This systematic theology written by John Calvin formed the basis for the adoption of Reformed theology in Europe and America.

What is Calvin's Institutes?

100

The Protestant Reformation began in this year and date.

When is October 31, 1517?

200

This pre-reformer, nicknamed the "Morning Star of the Reformation," was an early advocate for the translation of the Bible from the original languages into English.

Who is John Wycliffe?

200

This doctrine required priests, bishops, and other clergy to remain unmarried.

What is Celibacy?

200

Not all those who wander are lost.

What is Pop Culture? (J.R.R. Tolkien)

200

Often associated with Calvin, this doctrine teaches that God freely and graciously chooses whom He will save, not based on foreseen merit or works.

What is Unconditional Election?

200

The 95 Thesis were thought to have been posted on the church door in this city.

Where is Germany?

300

This reformer expounded on the doctrine of predestination and the absolute sovereignty of God.

Who is John Calvin?

300

This Catholic doctrine says that there exists an intermediate state of purification for believers before heaven for the sin that still dwells in them.

What is purgatory?

300

Our hearts are restless until they rest in You.

Who is a Reformer? (Augustine, pre-Reformer)

300

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These Five Solas emerged from the Protestant Reformation as key theological principles to reform the Roman Catholic Church, although they were not formally compiled as a set of five until the 20th century. (Give Latin and English)

What is Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone), Sola Fide (Faith Alone), Sola Gratia (Grace Alone), Solus Christus or Solo Christo (Christ Alone), and Soli Deo Gloria (Glory to God Alone).

300

King Henry VIII is known for separating from the Roman Catholic Church and creating this church.

What is the Anglican Church?

400

This pre-reformer, nicknamed Goose, was a prominent figure in the Bohemian Reformation and his support for Wycliffe's writings became the reason for his execution by the Roman Catholic Church.

Who is Jan (or John) Hus?

400

According to Catholic teaching, these apply the “treasury of merits” to reduce temporal punishment in purgatory. Johann Tetzel was a seller of these.

What is indulgences?

400

I offer my heart to God, promptly and sincerely.

Who is a Reformer? (John Calvin)

400

Though taking different routes, Martin Luther and John Calvin both disagreed with this Roman Catholic doctrine that states the bread and wine of communion becomes the body and blood of Christ.

What is transubstantiation?

400

This war was fought between Catholic and Protestant nations.

What is the Thirty Year's war?

500

This Swiss reformer helped bring reform to Zürich and is known for his 67 Articles against the Roman Catholic Church.

Who is Ulrich Zwingli?

500

Unlike the Reformers’ belief in imputed righteousness, Catholicism teaches this "poured-in" form of justification as a lifelong process.

What is infused righteousness?

500

With the force of a thousand suns, this is my will.

What is Pop Culture? (Emperor Palpatine, Star Wars)

500

Ultimately, this Person was the reformer who brought many to repentance, including Luther.

Who is the Holy Spirit? 

500

This Roman Catholic council eliminated virtually any hope for reconciliation between the Catholic Church and the Protestant movement. 

What is the Council of Trent?

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