Martin Luther
Oct. 31, 1517
Who was the Pope during the time of Luther?
Pope Leo X
When was James written? (can be approximate)
Between 40-60 AD.
Who asked Ursinus and Olevianus to write the Heidelberg Catechism?
Prince Frederick III
What does Luther use to defend the truth of his writing?
Luther uses the Scripture.
What profession did Martin Luther have?
He was first going to be a lawyer, but instead he became a monk.
Why was the pope spreading the sale of indulgences?
In order to fund St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
Who was James written to?
The Diaspora.
Where was the Heidelberg Catechism written?
Heidelberg, Germany
What are the five solas of the Reformation?
Faith alone, by grace alone, through Christ alone, found in Scripture alone, glory to God alone.
Where and when did Luther defend his writings and the truth of God's word before the church leaders?
At the Diet of Worms in 1521.
Who was the main traveling salesman of indulgences?
Johann Tetzel.
What is the main question James wrestled with? What was his conclusion?
What is the relationship between faith and works? Faith without works is dead.
Why was the Heidelberg Catechism written? (100 points per reason that you can give of the three reasons)
To unite the Church in Frederick's palatinate, to instruct children and their parents in the faith, to protect against heresy.
What is justification?
Justification is God's declaration that we are not guilty because He sees us as righteous through the work of Christ.
Sale of indulgences, immoral living of the church leaders, lavish lifestyle of the church leaders while there was so much poverty in Rome.
What were 3 traditions added to the Gospel by the RCC in the time of Luther?
Indulgences were necessary for salvation, the Pope's Word is on the same level as the Bible, and we need to add to our faith with good works.
Name three main ideas in the book of James.
Be Doers of the Gospel, Persevere through trials, Don't show partiality, etc.
What is the outline of the Heidelberg Catechism?
Sin, Salvation, Service
What verse brought Luther to Christ and a true understanding of faith?
Romans 1:17, "The Righteous shall live by faith".
What are three main Christian texts outlined in the Catechism?
The Ten Commandments, the apostle's creed, and the Lord's Prayer.