7.46 Reformation

What was the primary authority in matters of faith and practice according to Protestant reformers?

• Reason

• Tradition

• Pope's authority

• Scripture

According to Martin Luther, how are individuals justified before God?

• By their own merits

• By faith in Christ's atoning sacrifice

• By good works

• By sacraments

What theological concept is associated primarily with John Calvin and his followers?

• Divine grace

• Predestination

• Free will

• Salvation by works

What did the Protestant Reformation challenge in the Catholic Church's teachings?

• The reliance on tradition

• The necessity of sacraments for salvation

• The authority of the pope

• All of the above

What did the emphasis on Scripture alone empower individuals to do?

• Create new sacraments

• Interpret the Bible for themselves

• Rely on the authority of the pope

• Reject the Bible

What did Protestants emphasize as the means of salvation?

• Pope's authority

• Tradition

• Faith in Jesus Christ alone

• Good works

What did the doctrine of predestination assert?

• The possibility of cooperation with divine grace

• The necessity of sacraments for salvation

• God's sovereignty in salvation

• The authority of the pope

What did the doctrine of predestination diverge from in Catholic teachings?

• Salvation by faith

• Free will

• Scripture alone

• Tradition

What did the doctrine of justification by faith challenge in the Catholic Church's teachings?

• The necessity of sacraments for salvation

• All of the above

• The authority of the pope

• The reliance on tradition

What did the Protestant Reformation lead to in terms of the development of Christianity?

• A decrease in Protestant denominations

• A decrease in diversity of interpretations

• An increase in the authority of the pope

• A split within Christianity