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The Life of Martin Luther
Internal Man
External Man
Man's Relationship to Man
Miscellaneous
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What was Martin Luther's role before he became a priest?

A monk

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According to Luther, this part of a person is nourished by spiritual things, not physical ones.

The soul (or inner man)

100

According to Martin Luther, a Christian is free, but still becomes this, serving others in love? 

Servant

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"I will provide an example, offer service, and suffer just as _______ did and suffered far greater things for my sake" 

Christ

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To whom did Martin Luther write a letter to, expressing his concerns about religious and political corruption? 

Pope Leo X

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What time period was Martin Luther born in?

The Renaissance Period

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True or False: External works make a person more faithful 

False 

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Until what point is a person not justified internally? 

Judgment Day

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Why is it important to strengthen your relationship with others?

Because a man does not live in his body alone, but also among other men on earth
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What was the political/social state of Europe when Luther was growing up?  

It was undergoing significant changes (new market forces, increasing population, new social mobility)

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What town was Martin Luther born in?

Eisleben

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What is the role of the commandments? 

The commandments help us see our capacity for good but only faith gives us the strength to do it

300

What does Primitias Spiritus mean? 

"First fruits of the spirit"

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What kind of relationship should humans strive to have with others

A good neighbor

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Does the statement, "A Christian is a free lord of all things and is subject to no one" describe the internal or external man?

Internal man

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What was the highest academic degree Martin Luther earner, and in what field?  

Doctor of Theology

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How does Martin Luther use the wedding analogy to describe the believer's relationship with Christ?

Our soul becomes one with God as our sins are drowned by him

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What must come before doing good works? 

Being pious

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What makes a proper Christian?

Doing good works for the benefit of others, not for yourself. 

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What new intellectual movement was spurred by early Christian writings? 

Humanism

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Luther argued that _________ was the final authority for all matters of faith and Christian practice. 

Sols Scriptura (Scripture)

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If one believes they will become saved through good works, what will happen to them? 

They will lose sight of their true faith

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What is the meaning behind the fruit tree analogy? 

Similar to how good fruit begins with a well-planted tree, a person must be well-rooted in their faith to produce good works
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How does Luther criticize the view of the noble Christian life in his time? 

He says it is no longer known or preached 

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What University did Martin Luther begin his education at?

University of Erfurt