7.46 Beliefs of the Protestant Reformation

According to Martin Luther, what is the only authority for a person's faith and beliefs?

• Personal experiences

• Church traditions

• The Pope's decrees

• The Christian Bible

What did Martin Luther believe is the only way to receive forgiveness of sins?

• Performing good deeds

• Confessing to a priest

• Paying for indulgences

• God's grace or kindness

What was John Calvin's belief about predestination?

• Everything is determined by a person's actions

• Everything is controlled by the church

• Everything is a random occurrence

• Everything that has happened and will happen is already determined by God

According to Martin Luther, what is the effect of buying indulgences?

• It is a sign of devotion

• It guarantees entry into heaven

• It has no effect on salvation

• It leads to eternal damnation

What did John Calvin and Martin Luther both believe about indulgences?

• They are necessary for salvation

• They have no effect on salvation

• They are a symbol of faith

• They are a form of charity

According to Martin Luther, what disagreed with Roman Catholic beliefs and actions?

• The Pope's authority

• The Christian Bible

• The church traditions

• The writings of John Calvin

What was John Calvin's disagreement with Martin Luther about?

• The authority of the Pope

• The role of church traditions

• The concept of salvation by faith

• The teachings of the Christian Bible

According to John Calvin, who controls what has happened and what will happen?

• The church leaders

• The individual's choices

• The government authorities

• God

What did Martin Luther believe about salvation?

• It is granted by the church

• It is achieved through personal efforts

• It is by God's grace or kindness

• It is earned through good works