Dates
1517
“You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.”
Ancient (Augustine)
“The battle for man’s soul is fought over the truth of his body.”
Ancient
Developed the doctrine of predestination (reformed theology)
John Calvin
How many sacraments do Catholics have? Protestants?
7; 2
The Enlightenment
1600s-1800s
“Nature is a woman, and it is necessary, if you wish to master her, to conquer her by force.”
Modern (Machiavelli)
"You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength."
Ancient (Marcus Aurelius)
Explain Total Depravity
We are completely without the ability to choose goodness. God must come to us and offer himself to us. Since we are born into original sin, we cannot choose him on our own; our choices are naturally bad
How many books in Catholic Bible? Protestant?
73; 66
The Renaissance
1300s-1600s
"Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one."
Ancient (Marcus Aurelius)
“You will see that there is nothing advantageous to those who live godlessly.”
Ancient (St Augustine)
Explain Irrisistable Grace
God's grace is SO GOOD that if he extends his grace to you, you will accept it. You can't say no, because He is God and His grace is SO great. It's irresistible
Catholic vs protestant view of salvation
Saved by grace through faith as evidenced by good works; saved by grace through faith alone
Magna Carta
1215
"The times are never so bad that a good man cannot live in them."
Ancient (Aquinas)
“Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility.”
Ancient (Augustine)
Explain Perseverance of the Saints
Catholic: God is doing the work through the sacrament (extending his grace); Protestant: WE are doing the work through the sacrament (expressing our personal faith [baptism], remembering Jesus [communion])
Diet of Worms
1521
“Let the human race recover that right over nature which belongs to it by divine bequest.”
Modern (Bacon)
“I perceived it to be possible to arrive at knowledge highly useful in life; to discover a practical, by means of which, knowing the force and action of fire, water, air, the stars, the heavens, and all other bodies. . And thereby make ourselves, as it were, the lords and masters of nature.”
Modern (Descartes)
Explain Limited Atonement
Jesus' atonement or, Jesus' death on the cross, only counted for the elect. Since not everyone goes to heaven and some people go to hell, Jesus' atonement only applies to the people going to heaven (the elect) that he has given his grace to.
What do Catholics adhere to? Protestants?
Catholics: Scripture AND church tradition
Protestants: Sola Scriptura (scripture alone)