Christian Beliefs - Salvation and Redemption

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What is the main reason Christians believe Jesus died on the cross?

To pay the punishment for sin (correct)

To establish a new religion

To demonstrate his power

To prove his divinity

How do Protestants and Catholics differ in their approach to interpreting Scripture?

Protestants rely on bishops for scriptural interpretation (correct)

Protestants believe in the authority of the Pope for interpretation

Catholics believe in personal interpretation of Scripture

Catholics encourage individual interpretation of the Bible

Which of the following is NOT a shared belief among all Christians?

Belief in the Trinity

Belief in one God

Belief in the Second Coming of Jesus

Belief in salvation through works alone (correct)

What distinguishes Protestantism from Catholicism regarding the role of sacraments?

Protestants focus less on sacraments compared to Catholics Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Bible in Christianity?

It is comprised of both the Old Testament and the New Testament Signup and view all the answers

What theological concept did Martin Luther emphasize?

Justification by grace through faith Signup and view all the answers

How did Protestants view the practice of communion compared to Catholics?

Protestants believed communion was symbolic, representing an inward transformation Signup and view all the answers

What major event was triggered by the selling of indulgences by Pope Leo X in 1517?

Diet of Worms Signup and view all the answers

What was the core belief that challenged Catholic teachings during the Protestant Reformation?

Sola Scriptura as the source of Christian authority Signup and view all the answers

What did Martin Luther assert at the Diet of Worms in 1521?

"My conscience is captive to the Word of God" Signup and view all the answers

Which reformer emphasized the theological concept of Absolute sovereignty of God?

John Calvin Signup and view all the answers

In the theology of John Calvin, what concept refers to the belief that God has already chosen who will be saved?

Predestination Signup and view all the answers

Which reformer was killed during a religious civil war in Switzerland?

Ulrich Zwingli Signup and view all the answers

What is considered the 'end of man'?

To glorify God Signup and view all the answers

The purpose to create society in the image of a 'New Jerusalem' was inspired by which reformer's beliefs?

John Calvin Signup and view all the answers

Why were the Anabaptists disliked by Catholics and other Protestant faiths?

Due to their belief in believer's baptism for adults Signup and view all the answers

What made the Anabaptists the 'left wing' of the Reformation?

Their practice of adult/believer's baptism Signup and view all the answers

Why were the Amish followers of Jacob Amman persecuted?

Due to their support of pacifism Signup and view all the answers

What theological concept did George Fox emphasize in creating the Quakers?

Separation of Church and State Signup and view all the answers

What caused the reception of Anabaptists to be poor among other Christian groups?

Their radical views on religious matters Signup and view all the answers