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Lutheranism emerged in the 15th century as a branch of Protestantism, founded by Martin Luther.
Answer: False
Lutheranism emerged in the 16th century, initiated by Martin Luther's efforts to reform the Catholic Church in 1517, not the 15th century.
Lutheranism teaches that justification is achieved by grace alone through faith alone, based on Scripture alone, a view that contrasts with the Roman Catholic Church's stance.
Answer: True
Lutheran theology indeed asserts justification by grace alone through faith alone, based on Scripture alone, which contrasts with the Roman Catholic Church's position as defined at the Council of Trent.
Lutheran theology asserts that good works are not necessary fruits of faith and do not receive any reward from God.
Answer: False
Lutheran theology teaches that good works are necessary fruits of faith and are rewarded by God, though they do not contribute to obtaining salvation.
Lutherans traditionally believe the Bible is the only divinely inspired and infallible source of Christian doctrine, with every word being the direct word of God.
Answer: True
Traditionally, Lutherans hold that the Bible is the only divinely inspired and infallible source of Christian doctrine, believing in plenary, verbal inspiration where every word is the direct word of God.
The Lutheran doctrine of 'clarity of Scripture' means that only trained clergy can properly interpret the Bible's complex doctrines.
Answer: False
The doctrine of 'clarity of Scripture' implies that the Bible presents all Christian doctrines clearly and is accessible to any reader of ordinary intelligence without needing special interpretation from clergy.
Lutherans believe the Bible is sufficient for salvation and Christian life, requiring no supplementation from tradition or new revelations.
Answer: True
Lutherans are confident that the Bible contains everything necessary for salvation and Christian life, requiring no supplementation from tradition or new revelations.
Orthodox Lutheran theology teaches that humanity is born free of original sin and capable of perfectly satisfying God's justice through good works.
Answer: False
Orthodox Lutheran theology teaches that humanity is burdened with original sin, born sinful, and inherently unable to avoid committing sinful acts or perfectly satisfying God's justice through good works.
Lutherans believe the Holy Spirit proceeds only from God the Father, not from the Son.
Answer: False
Lutherans confess that the Holy Spirit proceeds from both the Father and the Son, as articulated in the Athanasian Creed.
Universally taught Marian doctrines in Lutheran Churches include the Virgin Birth and the Theotokos (Mother of God).
Answer: True
Lutheran Churches universally teach the Marian doctrines of the Virgin Birth and the Theotokos (Mother of God).
Lutheranism teaches that conversion is solely a work of divine grace and power, not dependent on human free will.
Answer: True
Lutheranism understands conversion as solely a work of divine grace and power, moving a person from impenitence to repentance, and rejects the idea of human free will in spiritual matters.
Lutherans believe in predestination to damnation, asserting that God actively chooses some for eternal punishment.
Answer: False
Lutherans reject predestination to damnation, asserting that God desires the salvation of all people and that eternal damnation results from an unbeliever's sins and rejection of faith.
What year did Martin Luther initiate the Reformation, leading to the emergence of Lutheranism?
Answer: 1517
Martin Luther initiated the Reformation in 1517, leading to the emergence of Lutheranism.
According to Lutheran theology, what is considered the ultimate authority for faith and morals?
Answer: Scripture alone
Lutherans traditionally hold that Scripture alone is the final authority for faith and morals, with tradition being subordinate to it.
Which statement accurately describes the Lutheran doctrine of justification?
Answer: Justification by grace alone through faith alone on the basis of Scripture alone.
Lutheranism advocates justification by grace alone through faith alone on the basis of Scripture alone, contrasting with the Roman Catholic Church's view.
In Lutheran theology, what is the relationship between good works and salvation?
Answer: Good works are necessary fruits of faith and are rewarded by God, but do not contribute to obtaining salvation.
Lutheran theology teaches that good works are necessary fruits of faith and are rewarded by God, but they do not contribute to obtaining salvation, which is by grace alone through faith alone.
What does the Lutheran doctrine of 'clarity of Scripture' assert about the Bible's accessibility?
Answer: It presents all Christian doctrines clearly and is accessible to any reader of ordinary intelligence.
The doctrine of 'clarity of Scripture' asserts that the Bible presents all Christian doctrines and commands clearly, making God's Word accessible to any reader of ordinary intelligence without needing special interpretation.
What is the Lutheran belief regarding the sufficiency of the Bible for Christian life?
Answer: It contains everything necessary for salvation and living a Christian life, without need for supplementation.
Lutherans believe the Bible contains everything necessary for salvation and living a Christian life, requiring no supplementation from tradition, papal pronouncements, or new revelations.
According to orthodox Lutheran theology, what is the human condition regarding original sin?
Answer: Humanity is burdened with original sin, born sinful, and inherently unable to avoid committing sinful acts.
Orthodox Lutheran theology holds that humanity is burdened with original sin, born sinful, and inherently unable to avoid committing sinful acts, with original sin considered the chief sin and source of all actual sins.
What does the Athanasian Creed, affirmed by Lutherans, state about the Holy Spirit's procession?
Answer: The Holy Spirit proceeds from both the Father and the Son.
The Athanasian Creed, affirmed by Lutherans, states that the Holy Spirit proceeds from both the Father and the Son.
Which two Marian doctrines are universally taught in Lutheran Churches?
Answer: The Virgin Birth and the Theotokos (Mother of God).
The Marian doctrines universally taught in Lutheran Churches are the Virgin Birth and the Theotokos (Mother of God).
How do Lutherans understand the process of conversion or regeneration?
Answer: It is a work of divine grace and power, moving a person from impenitence to repentance through the Gospel and Holy Baptism.
Lutherans understand conversion or regeneration as a work of divine grace and power, moving a person from impenitence to repentance through the Gospel and Holy Baptism, enabling them to trust in Christ's redemption.
What is the Lutheran stance on predestination concerning damnation?
Answer: Lutherans believe God desires the salvation of all people and does not predestine anyone to damnation.
Lutherans reject predestination to damnation, believing that God desires the salvation of all people and that eternal damnation results from an unbeliever's sins and rejection of faith.
According to Lutheran belief, what happens to the souls of Christians immediately after death?
Answer: They immediately enter Jesus' presence, awaiting His second coming.
Lutherans teach that at death, the souls of Christians immediately enter Jesus' presence, awaiting His second coming on the last day for the resurrection of all bodies and final judgment.
The Shield of the Trinity (Scutum Fidei) visually represents which core Lutheran belief?
Answer: The belief in one God existing as three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The Shield of the Trinity (Scutum Fidei) visually represents the Lutheran belief in the Trinity: one God existing as three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
While Lutherans generally recognize three sacraments, some may refer to only two: Baptism and Holy Communion.
Answer: True
Lutherans generally recognize three sacraments (Baptism, Confession, Eucharist), but some may refer to only two (Baptism and Holy Communion), as Luther's Large Catechism also refers to Confession and Absolution as a sacrament.
The Office of the Keys in Lutheran Churches grants authority to forgive sins but not to retain them.
Answer: False
The Office of the Keys grants authority to both forgive the sins of penitent sinners and to retain the sins of the impenitent until they repent.
The doctrine of the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist is a minor point of doctrine in Lutheran faith, not central.
Answer: False
The doctrine of the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist is central to the Lutheran faith, not a minor point.
Lutherans typically observe only the three generally recognized sacraments, with no other rites or ordinances.
Answer: False
Beyond the three generally recognized sacraments, Lutherans also observe four additional rites: confirmation, ordination, anointing of the sick, and holy matrimony, along with other ordinances.
Lutheran worship services place little emphasis on music, preferring spoken word and silence.
Answer: False
Music forms a central part of Lutheran services, reflecting Martin Luther's strong advocacy for it, with rich hymns and contributions from composers like Bach.
The Lutheran liturgical calendar dictates when feast days and scripture readings are observed, guided by a lectionary.
Answer: True
Lutherans observe a liturgical calendar that dictates feast days and scripture readings, guided by a lectionary, including greater festivals, lesser festivals, and commemorations.
Lutheran pastors are typically required to study Koine Greek and Biblical Hebrew to refer to Christian scriptures in their original languages.
Answer: True
Lutheran pastors typically receive substantial theological education, including studies in Koine Greek and Biblical Hebrew, to refer to Christian scriptures in their original languages.
Which of the following is explicitly listed as an *additional rite* observed by Lutherans, rather than a generally recognized sacrament?
Answer: Confirmation
Confirmation is listed as one of the four additional rites observed by Lutherans, distinct from the generally recognized sacraments of baptism, confession, and the eucharist.
What is the central belief regarding the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist for Lutherans?
Answer: The true body and blood of Christ are truly present in, with, and under the consecrated bread and wine.
The doctrine of the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, through a sacramental union, is central to the Lutheran faith, meaning His true body and blood are present in, with, and under the consecrated bread and wine.
What is the significance of music in Lutheran worship services?
Answer: It forms a central part, reflecting Martin Luther's strong advocacy for it.
Music forms a central part of Lutheran services, reflecting Martin Luther's strong advocacy for it, with Lutheran hymns (chorales) known for their doctrinal, didactic, and musical richness.
What is a foundational aspect of education in most Lutheran churches?
Answer: Catechism instruction and lifelong study of the catechism.
Catechism instruction and lifelong study of the catechism are foundational aspects of education in most Lutheran churches, often supported by Sunday Schools and Lutheran schools.
What does the continually lit sanctuary lamp in a Lutheran church chancel, such as St. Matthew's in Charleston, signify?
Answer: The real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
The continually lit sanctuary lamp in a Lutheran church chancel signifies the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, a key belief in Lutheranism.
Prussia was the first region in Europe to adopt Lutheranism as a state church in 1525.
Answer: True
Prussia was indeed the first region in Europe to adopt Lutheranism as a state church in 1525.
The Formula of Concord was primarily created to establish ecumenical ties with Reformed churches.
Answer: False
The Formula of Concord was created to resolve internal religious disputes among various Lutheran factions, not to establish ecumenical ties with Reformed churches.
Lutheran Orthodoxy was characterized by a rejection of scholasticism in favor of purely mystical theology.
Answer: False
Lutheran Orthodoxy was characterized by the gradual development of Lutheran scholasticism, primarily for theological arguments, rather than a rejection of scholasticism for mystical theology.
Rationalism in the 18th century led to a widespread rejection of faith in God among the Lutheran laity.
Answer: False
While Rationalism increased among some in the 18th century, most of the Lutheran laity did not accept the rationalist position.
The 'Awakening' movement in Germany sought to integrate Rationalist ideas into Luther's theology.
Answer: False
The 'Awakening' movement aimed to preserve Luther's theology from the Rationalist threat, emphasizing emotional religious experiences, rather than integrating Rationalist ideas.
The 'Schism of the Old Lutherans' occurred when Lutherans voluntarily merged with Reformed churches to form the Prussian Union.
Answer: False
The 'Schism of the Old Lutherans' occurred when many Lutherans chose to leave state churches rather than merge with Reformed churches as ordered by Frederick William III of Prussia.
The Syncretistic Controversy in the 17th century involved Georgius Calixtus advocating for ecumenical fellowship only after complete doctrinal agreement.
Answer: False
Georgius Calixtus, during the Syncretistic Controversy, advocated for ecumenical fellowship despite doctrinal disagreements, challenging the orthodox Lutheran practice of avoiding such unions without complete doctrinal agreement.
The Repristination School of theology, a Neo-Lutheran movement, advocated for a return to 17th-century orthodox theologians and opposed modern Bible scholarship.
Answer: True
The Repristination School of theology, a Neo-Lutheran movement, advocated for a return to 17th-century orthodox theologians and opposed modern Bible scholarship, tending towards Kantian philosophy.
High Church Lutherans, led by Friedrich Julius Stahl, promoted complete agreement with the Roman Catholic Church on all doctrinal matters.
Answer: False
High Church Lutherans, led by Friedrich Julius Stahl, promoted agreement with the Roman Catholic Church on certain aspects like institutional authority and sacraments, but insisted on complete agreement with the Book of Concord, not complete doctrinal agreement with Rome.
In what year did Prussia become the first region to adopt Lutheranism as a state church?
Answer: 1525
Prussia adopted Lutheranism as its state church in 1525, making it the first region in Europe to do so.
The Formula of Concord was developed to address what specific issue within Lutheranism?
Answer: Religious disputes among various internal Lutheran factions.
The Formula of Concord was created to resolve internal religious disputes among various factions within Lutheranism, unifying German Lutherans with identical doctrine.
How did the majority of the Lutheran laity respond to the rise of Rationalism in the 18th century?
Answer: They largely did not accept the rationalist position, despite its increase among some.
Despite an increase in rationalist beliefs among some, most of the Lutheran laity did not accept the rationalist position in the 18th century.
The 'Awakening' movement in Germany was sparked by what event and aimed to preserve Luther's theology from what threat?
Answer: Napoleon's invasion in 1806; the Rationalist threat.
The 'Awakening' movement in Germany was sparked by Napoleon's invasion in 1806 and aimed to preserve Luther's theology from the Rationalist threat, emphasizing emotional religious experiences.
The 'Schism of the Old Lutherans' in the 19th century was a direct result of:
Answer: Frederick William III of Prussia ordering the union of Lutheran and Reformed churches.
The 'Schism of the Old Lutherans' resulted from Frederick William III of Prussia ordering the union of Lutheran and Reformed churches, which many Lutherans resisted by leaving state churches.
The 17th-century Syncretistic Controversy was primarily about:
Answer: Georgius Calixtus's advocacy for ecumenical fellowship despite doctrinal disagreements.
The Syncretistic Controversy was primarily about Georgius Calixtus's advocacy for ecumenical fellowship despite doctrinal disagreements, challenging orthodox Lutheran practice.
The 'Repristination School' of theology, a Neo-Lutheran movement, was characterized by its opposition to:
Answer: Modern Bible scholarship.
The Repristination School of theology, a Neo-Lutheran movement, advocated for a return to 17th-century orthodox theologians and was characterized by its opposition to modern Bible scholarship.
The Erlangen School of theology, a force for reform within Neo-Lutheranism, developed a new version of the Incarnation that emphasized:
Answer: The humanity of Jesus and utilized modern historical-critical and Hegelian philosophical methods.
The Erlangen School of theology developed a new version of the Incarnation that emphasized the humanity of Jesus and utilized modern historical-critical and Hegelian philosophical methods.
The Book of Concord serves as the ultimate authority in Lutheran Churches, superseding the Bible.
Answer: False
Lutheran Churches adhere to the Bible as the ultimate authority, with the Book of Concord serving as an authoritative explanation of doctrine, not superseding Scripture.
The Uppsala Synod in 1593 officially established Lutheranism in Sweden by declaring Holy Scripture as the sole guideline for faith.
Answer: True
The Uppsala Synod in 1593 officially established Lutheranism in Sweden by declaring Holy Scripture as the sole guideline for faith, along with accepting key creeds and the Augsburg Confession.
The Book of Concord, published in 1580, contains ten documents that many Lutherans consider authoritative explanations of Holy Scripture.
Answer: True
The Book of Concord, published in 1580, contains ten documents, including the three Ecumenical Creeds and seven credal documents, which many Lutherans consider faithful and authoritative explanations of Holy Scripture.
The Church of Sweden maintained apostolic succession because its Roman Catholic bishops accepted Lutheran reforms and remained in office.
Answer: True
The Church of Sweden retained apostolic succession because Roman Catholic bishops accepted Lutheran reforms and remained in office, approving changes in ceremonies.
What was a key declaration of the Uppsala Synod in 1593 for Swedish Lutheranism?
Answer: It officially established Lutheranism by declaring Holy Scripture as the sole guideline for faith.
The Uppsala Synod in 1593 officially established Lutheranism in Sweden by declaring Holy Scripture as the sole guideline for faith and accepting key creeds and the Augsburg Confession.
The Book of Concord, published in 1580, is significant for Lutherans because it:
Answer: Contains ten documents considered faithful and authoritative explanations of Holy Scripture.
The Book of Concord, published in 1580, is significant for Lutherans as it contains ten documents considered faithful and authoritative explanations of Holy Scripture, including the Ecumenical Creeds and Reformation-era credal documents.
How did the Church of Sweden manage to retain apostolic succession during the Reformation?
Answer: By having Roman Catholic bishops accept Lutheran reforms and remain in office.
The Church of Sweden retained apostolic succession because its Roman Catholic bishops largely accepted the Lutheran reforms and remained in office, approving changes in ceremonies.
According to Article IX, 'Of Confession,' of the Augsburg Confession, what is stated regarding private absolution?
Answer: Private absolution should be retained, though a complete enumeration of all sins is not necessary.
Article IX, 'Of Confession,' of the Augsburg Confession states that private absolution should be retained, though a complete enumeration of all sins is not necessary in confession.
Sizable Lutheran missions first emerged in the 17th century, primarily in Europe.
Answer: False
Sizable Lutheran missions first emerged during the 19th century, expanding globally in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, though European traders brought Lutheranism to Africa earlier.
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) emphasizes complete doctrinal purity and avoids ecumenical fellowship without full agreement on biblical teaching.
Answer: False
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) engages in ecumenical dialogues and full communion with non-Lutheran Protestant churches, viewing Lutheranism as a reform movement, which contrasts with more conservative bodies that emphasize complete doctrinal purity.
Some Lutheran bodies forbid membership in Freemasonry, viewing it as promoting Unitarianism and idolatry.
Answer: True
Some Lutheran bodies forbid membership in Freemasonry, believing it promotes Unitarianism and idolatry, which is incompatible with orthodox Lutheran beliefs.
In the 21st century, Lutheranism is experiencing significant growth primarily in North America and Europe.
Answer: False
In the 21st century, Lutheranism is experiencing growth particularly in Africa and Asia, while churches in North America and Europe are seeing decreases or no growth in membership.
The Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil (IECLB) allows individuals in same-sex relationships to serve as ministers.
Answer: False
The Evangelical Church of the Lutheran Confession in Brazil (IECLB) reaffirmed its official doctrine that marriage is between a man and a woman and upheld the ban on people in same-sex relationships serving as ministers, despite condemning discrimination against LGBT people.
When did sizable Lutheran missions primarily emerge and expand globally?
Answer: During the 19th century, expanding in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Sizable Lutheran missions primarily emerged during the 19th century, expanding in Africa, India, Latin America, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and New Guinea.
How does the Lutheran World Federation's (LWF) view on church fellowship differ from more conservative Lutheran bodies?
Answer: LWF believes Lutheranism is a reform movement and engages in ecumenical dialogues and full communion with non-Lutheran Protestant churches.
The LWF believes Lutheranism is a reform movement and engages in ecumenical dialogues and full communion with non-Lutheran Protestant churches, a view that contrasts with more conservative bodies emphasizing complete doctrinal purity.
What is the current global trend for Lutheranism in North America, Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean?
Answer: Decreases or no growth in membership.
Lutheran churches in North America, Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean are currently experiencing decreases or no growth in membership, contrasting with growth in Africa and Asia.
Which two U.S. states are identified as having Lutheranism as the largest religious group?
Answer: North Dakota and South Dakota
Lutheranism is the largest religious group in the U.S. states of North Dakota and South Dakota, as well as several Northern European countries and Namibia.