Matin Luther
This was the first turning point in Luther’s life and it at happened at age 21. (I'm Looking for 2 answers)
He was nearly struck by lightning while in a thunderstorm on the way home from law school.
William Tyndale was known for this accomplishment.
Tyndale was the first to translate the Greek New Testament into English!
Hellen Strike was a _____ and _________ in the country of _________ .
Hellen Strike was a wife and mother in the country of Scotland.
What reality was at the heart of the reformation? Name and describe it.
Justification: that faith, not works, is how people become right with God.
Sola scriptura or “scripture alone”
What does this doctrine stand for and against?
For: the ultimate authority in life is the Bible
Against: the Pope and the Church ARE NOT the ultimate authority
After understanding this scripture, Luther said he felt "altogether born again and had entered paradise itself through open gates."
Romans 1:17
16,000 Bibles in bales of cloth
Praying to Saint Mary for her time in labor.
How did the word “protestant” get its original meaning?
Because the reformers were “protesting” against the corruption of the Catholic Church. A “protestant” is a “protester.”
Sola gratia or “grace alone”
What does it stand for and against?
For: God saves people by his grace alone
Against: God’s grace to save people DOES NOT depends on their good works
Luther did this in 1517 (What, where and why)
What: He nailed his 95 theses
Where: On the door of the Castle Church in Germany
Why: To oppose the sale of indulgences
Complete this quote from Tyndale:
“I will cause __ ___ ___ ______ ___ ______ to know ____ __ ___ _________ _____ you do.”
“I will cause a boy who drives a plough to know more of the scriptures than you do.”
Hellen and her husband and newborn were arrested and imprisoned for this crime.
“Blasphemy against Saint Mary.”
This act of persecution from Queen Mary in England only strengthened the Reformation movement.
The killing of 275 ministers.
Soli Deo Gloria or “to the glory of God alone”
What does it stand for and against?
For: God alone deserves all glory
Against: Saint Mary, other saints, priests and Popes DO NOT deserve glory for their good works
What were indulgences and why was Luther disturbed about them?
Indulgences were certificates that could be bought in order to lessen time in purgatory.
Luther thought indulgences made salvation buyable and repentance unnecessary.
These were Tyndale's final words and final prayer: "_____, _____ ___ _____ __ __________ ____!"
“Lord, open the king of England’s eyes!”
Why did Catholic authorities hang her husband and drown her?
Because they held to the teachings of the Bible.
The Reformation was not mainly about moving away from this, but mainly about moving toward this.
The reformation was not mainly about moving away from Roman Catholic teaching, but about moving toward the true gospel of grace.
Solus Christus or “Christ alone”
What does it stand for and against?
For: Christ himself is the only meditator between God and people
Against: Saint Mary, other saints, priests and Popes are NOT mediators between God and people
- He went by "Sir George"
- He translated the New Testament into German
- His translation work took him 11 months
Describe how Tyndale’s last words and last prayer were answered:
The same king who decreed Tyndale’s death, only two years later, was the same king who decreed that Tyndale’s Bible be placed in every church in England.
Which Catholic doctrine did Hellen violate? And why was she willing to die for violating it?
The Catholic doctrine that Hellen violated was the doctrine of “veneration of Saint Mary” because she believed all people stand on level ground before God.
The “Evangelical” faith came out of the Reformation. What does the term mean? And what is this term all about?
Evangelical means "gospel." It’s all about getting back to biblical Christianity: the Bible, the gospel, and Christ.
Sola fide or “faith alone”
What does it stand for and against?
For: that true saving, real faith alone is the basis for being made right with God. Good works flow from this faith.
Against: faith, plus good works, plus sacraments ARE NOT the basis for being made right with God.