Reformers
Dates, Places, & Things
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Purgatory? What's that?
Lutheran Theology
Martin Luther Before
200
This person was the main influence in the protestant reformation.
Who is Martin Luther
200

The publishing of this paper by Martin Luther is regarded as sparking the Protestant Reformation.

What is The 95 Theses?

200

This Catholic doctrine refers to a place where souls recently dead have to spend time paying off sin before getting to Heaven. 

What is purgatory?

200

This "sola" of the reformation states that salvation is received without any need for good works, and is received through faith alone. 

What is "Sola Fide"?

200

Martin Luther grew up and lived in this country.

What is Germany?

400

The belief that some are selected by God for salvation.

What is predestination?

400

The 95 Theses were posted on the church door in this city.

What is Wittenberg, Germany?

400

The pope may issue this official document containing important orders with a lead lump seal. 

What is a papal bull?

400

This "sola" of the reformation is the teaching that the Bible is the only inspired and authoritative word of God.

What is "Sola Scriptura"?

400

This was the first protestant church, which Luther founded.

What is the Lutheran Church?

600

This French reformer emphasized the doctrine of predestination and simple worship style.

Who is John Calvin?

600

This 1440 invention by Johannes Gutenberg enabled the quick spread of ideas and access to written material.  

What is the printing press?

600

The 95 Theses were primarily objections to what church practice?

What are indulgences?

600

This "Sola" of the reformation is the teaching that grace as a gift from God is how you are saved.

What is "Sola Gratia"?

600

Luther studied law before he became this occupation.

What is a monk (Augustinian)?

800

The French Reformist's beliefs spread from Switzerland to England where this "pilgrim" group formed.  

Who are the Puritans?

800

This council in 1521 was where Luther says his famous phrase, "Here I stand, I cannot do otherwise," before concluding with "God help me. Amen." 

What is Diet of Worms?

800

This Dutch Catholic remained committed to reforming the Church from within and debated with Luther about topics like free will. 

Who is Erasmus?

800
These are the 3 Lutheran Sacraments.

What are Baptism, Confession, and Communion?

800
Luther credits this major event for quitting law and following God. 

What is a bolt of lighting? 

1000

This reformer was the leader of a radical sect named the Anabaptists. 

Who is John of Leiden?

1000

This spooky day is when Martin Luther nailed his theses to the door of the church. 

What is October 31, 1517?

1000

Luther rejected this doctrine that said the bread and wine of communion transformed into the body and blood of Christ.

What is transubstantiation?

1000

This is a famous hymn that Martin Luther wrote.

What is "A Mighty Fortress is Our God"?

1000

An educated man, Luther earned a total of this many degrees.

 What are 3 degrees?