The Protestant Reformation
Published on Nov 20, 2015
My presentation of the Reformation and the Lutheran Church.
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
the beginning of the reformation
- Martin Luther - Monk of the Catholic Church; figure of the Reformation
- Disliked the corruption of the Church (selling of indulgences)
- Ignorance of basic Church teachings, Bible only in Latin
- Luther wrote 95 Theses (complaints about the Church)
- Was excommunicated; separated from the Church and led his own church
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Orgins of the lutheran church
- Led by Martin Luther; thus "Lutheran" Church
- Originally started in Germany
- Based on some Catholic beliefs
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Sin & salvation
- Faith alone in God & believing in Jesus Christ
- Following the Church teachings and the truth of the Bible
- Repentance...
- These were the ways to reach salvation
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Authority
- Martin Luther - Main Leader of the Church
- Made up of bishops, priests, and deacons
- Was not governed by a pope
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Rituals & worship
- Practice the Sacraments of Baptism & Communion
- Strongly believe in The Bible
- Believe and have faith alone in Jesus Christ
- Combines Catholic and Lutheran practices
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Community life
- Observed the Mass; liturgical Church
- Mostly spoke in German
- Priests were free to marry
- Had discipline and strong families
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