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Protestant Traditions-Quiz 1 AA

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The Protestant Movement is characterized by Unity and Diversity. Explain the basis of this unity and diversity.
Unity: all denominations believe in "Gospel"--something good from God. Diversity: there are several denominations with different beliefs that differ on their interpretation of "Gospel"
The Erie First Assembly of God church is part of which of the following religious traditions?
Pentecostal
For the early Protestant reformers, the final arbiter in making religious knowledge was...
Bible
which of the follwoing parts best describes the exculsivist point of view?
gods grace through jesus and you must know it
In all its various forms, what is the common element that gives Protestantism its vitality?
Faith of the participants
martin luther understanding of predestination?
single predestination
According to recent statistics published by Lutheran, Methodist, and Presbyterian groups of northwest PA, what do all three groups share in common?
Decline in attendance
which of the following best discribes the lutheran understanding of communion
?
consubstantiation
Early violent conflict between Roman Catholic tradition and the Protestant tradition was settled through a truce that resulted in a division of Germany in the 16th century. How was Germany divided to bring an end to the religious wars and reflect the presence of both traditions?
Territorialism--you followed the same religion as the person who ruled your territory
What is the name of the English reformation group that saw (and continues to see) themselves as both Protestant and Roman Catholic?
Anglicans/Episcopals
What best describes the Protestant notion of individual responsibility before God?
Priesthood of the Believer
Luther responded negatively to this practice within the Roman Catholic tradition of his day which, according to some, offered release from punishment based upon the purchase of this overt sign of repentance. What was the practice?
Indulgences
which of the following best discribes the reason of the varitey of forms adopted by protestantism
Protestantisms mimcs the culture of the church
which of the following is not an essential tent of the presbyterian denomination
creationism
How does the quest to meet "felt needs" affect the Protestant Movement in America?
Capitalistic--marketing a church to meet a specific felt need (i.e. Erie First--Building strong families)
Which meeting served as the Roman Catholic response to the early Protestant Reformation movement finalizing the split between the Protestant and Catholic branches of Christianity?
Council of Trent
which of the following serves as the primary basisfor influnces and authoirty among the evangalical wing of protestantsim?
personal charisma
Which group was of the opinion that the Reformation didn't go far enough and characterized themselves as the Third Way?
Anabaptist
The Reformers maintained two ordinances (sacraments) from the seven observed in the Roman Church. What are those two ordinances?
Lord's Supper and Baptism
which of the following predated martin luther in opposing the practice of indulgences
john hus
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