Nailed It.
What year did Martin Luther post the 95 Theses?
1517
This reformer nailed the 95 Theses to a church door.
What does the phrase "Sola Scriptura" mean?
"Scripture alone"
What was Luther before becoming a reformer?
A monk
Who was the Pope at the start of the Reformation?
Pope Leo X (Real name: Giovanni di Lorenzo de' Medici)
What city did Luther nail the 95 Theses in?
Wittenberg
This French reformer worked in Geneva and emphasized God's sovereignty.
John Calvin
What Bible verse says, "The just shall live by faith"?
Habakkuk 2:2; Romans 1:17; Galatians 3:11 (Accept any answer)
Who was Luther's wife?
Katharina von Bora
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Who was Luther's primary rival in the early stages of the Reformation in Wittenberg?
Double: What was his famous quote about indulgences?
Johann Tetzel
DOUBLE JEOPARDY QUOTE:
"Once a coin in the coffer rings, a soul from purgatory springs." (Acceptable if they get close enough)
What was the main issue Luther had with the Roman Catholic Church?
The sale of indulgences
This Englishman translated the Bible into English and was executed for it.
William Tyndale
How many authors did God use to write the Bible?
40 Authors
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What famous hymn did Luther write?
Double: Have someone from the group recite a stanza from the hymn for double the points.
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
This heresy teaches that the elements of communion literally become the body and blood of Jesus Christ.
Transubstantiation
What language did Luther translate the Bible into?
German
Swiss reformer who disagreed with Luther on the Lord's Supper.
What is the last word of the Bible?
"Amen." (Revelation 22:21)
How many children did the Luther's have?
6
How many Sacraments does the Roman Catholic Church affirm?
7 (Baptism, Penance, Eucharist, Confirmation, Matrimony, Anointing of the sick, Holy Orders)
What major council declared Luther a heretic in 1521?
The Diet of Worms
This woman supported the Reformation and corresponded with many Reformers.
Katharina Zell or Marguerite of Navarre (Accept either answer)
Around the 1450s, who was responsible for the Bible being translated through his invention of the Printing Press and helped spread Luther's writings?
Johannes Gutenberg
Where did Luther hide while translating the Bible?
Wartburg Castle
What "superpower" does the Pope claim to have over all Christians and Catholics on earth?
Papal Authority