Monday 21 March 2016

Quiz One Answers

Quiz One Answers

1. Which period of years did the Reformation part of the Thomistic Head of the Papacy cover?
A. 1516-1544
B. 1517-1545
C. 1510-1538

2. Exactly what were the teachings of the Reformation of the Thomistic Head of the Papacy meant to do?
It was meant to counter the Thomistic Theology and the Scholars teachings.

3. When Luther became a monk what was his view on attaining purity of heart?
His view was righteousness or salvation by human works.

4. Who did God send to help in the initial workings of Martin Luther’s conversion?
A. Ulric Zwingli
B. John Oecolampadius
C. John Staupitz

5. John Staupitz was vicar-general of which Order in Germany?
A. Augustinian Order
B. Dominican Order
C. Franciscan Order

6. What did Staupitz assure Luther he is saved by?
He assured him salvation is by the mercy of God and that mercy must flow through faith in the blood of Christ.

7. What is the one thing Luther desired the most which was given to him by Staupitz?
The Bible

8. During the time Martin Luther was close to death in the infirmary of the cloister where he lived, he was visited by an old pious monk and through him Luther’s heart was bestowed with divine light to encourage him to study his scriptures and become a servant of the Lord.

What 2 quotations did he say to Luther?
The monk quoted St. Bernard and the 2 quotations are:
The Apostles’ Creed: “I believe in the forgiveness of sins” and “The testimony of the Holy Ghost to the heart is this, thy sins are forgiven thee.”

9. Who was the personage that invited Luther to occupy a chair of philosophy at Wittenberg university?
A. John Staupitz
B. The Pope
C. Thomas Aquinas
D. Elector Frederick 

10. In what year was Luther invited to occupy a chair of philosophy at the University of Wittenberg?
a. 1517
b.1510
c. 1508
d. 1545

11. How old was Luther when he was invited to occupy a chair at the University of Wittenberg?
Luther was 25 years

12. In Luther’s first discourse, which of the combination of books did he lecture on?

A. Psalms and Galatians
B. Romans and Galatians
C. Psalms and Romans
D. Daniel and Proverbs

13. What book, verse and phrase did Luther came to, in his exposition, which caused a “light, which we may say, beyond the brightness of the sun filled his whole soul”?
Romans.1:17 “The Just shall Live by Faith”

14. What year did Luther visit Rome to represent the Augustinian monasteries on certain business?

A. 1492
B. 1325
C. 1510 
D. 1545

15. After Luther saw Rome in sight, and glorified it greatly, when he entered what did he see within Rome?
A. Holy and sanctified behavior
B. All manner of corruption and abominations 
C. Both Holy and sanctified behavior and all manner of corruption and abominations

16. What was Luther doing when God impressed his mind the third time with “The Just shall Live by Faith” statement?
A. On his way to Rome
B. Lecturing at the University
C. Climbing Pilate’s staircase 
D. In the Temple when he went to Rome

17. After Luther returned from Rome, who was the chief and leading influence on the schoolmen whose teachings Luther attacked and opposed?
A. Simon Magus
B. Melanchthon
C. Thomas Aquinas

18. Which Scripture and phrase were used by God to Primarily Convert Luther and interest his mind in the study of Justification by faith?
A. Rom.5:1 “Being Justified by Faith”
B. Rom.3:28 “Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by Faith”
C. Rom.1:17 “The Just Shall Live by Faith”

19. What doctrine became the leading doctrine in the protestant reformation?
Justification by Faith

20. From which scripture in the Bible is the term “The just shall live by faith” derived?

 Habakkuk. Chapter 2: Verse 4 (hab.2:4)

21. Is the phrase “The just shall live by Faith” the same as “justification by faith”? Explain.

The two Phrases are not the same, the phrase “The just shall live by faith” is Sanctification by Faith, since it refers to how one lives and not how one is made righteous. How one is made Righteous is Justification by Faith.

22. To be just means one has to be justified first, because a just person is a justified person. Prove with a brief explanation the statement by reason and scripture.

The answer will be at the discretion of the reader, my answer for this would be based upon my experience, I cannot give a definite answer because the Holy spirit impresses each mind for their experience …

23. Please Show a plain scripture/Scriptures for each of the points, which identifies the meaning of Justification by Faith.

(a) To be Made Pure
(b) To be washed
(c) To be sanctified (Separated from Sin)
(d) To receive the washing of Regeneration
(e) To receive the renewing of the Holy Spirit
Answer: These are examples (a) Job.14:17, Job.25:4 (b) 1Cor.6:9-11 (c) 1cor.6:9-11 (d) Tit.3:5-7 (e) Tit.3:5-7

24. What is the Universal Faith which is found in the Bible?
A. Believing in God
B. Trusting
C. Evidence of things not seen
D. Assurance

25. Who is the source of that Universal Faith? List one scripture.
Jesus Christ is the source of Faith “The Faith of Jesus Christ”, Gal.2:16 *Another scripture can be chosen

26. Prove that the Faith is the Word of God/gospel/revealed truth.

Rom.10:6-8; Acts.13:6-8

27. Does the term “Justification by Faith”, mean “cleansed, “washed”, “Purified” from sin by the word of God? Prove with scripture/scriptures
Yes it does, Eph.5:25-27

28.. What are the means by which a man is justified?
A. By faith which makes us righteous as an independent power.
B. By God through the instrument of faith.
C. By man believing and trusting in God.
D. By God declaring that he is righteous.

By God through the instrument of faith. Romans 8:33, Acts 15:9.

29. The meaning of “justified by faith” can be summarized in each of the following statements, except which one?
A. It means to be delivered from the internal presence of sin by faith.
B. It means that man is objectively made righteous by a declaration from God.
C. It means to be made righteous or pure.
D. It means to be changed from sinning to obedience.
E. It is an internal moral change.

Justified by faith cannot be summarized in this statement because justification creates an internal change within the penitent. God does not declare man righteous, he actually makes him righteous. Romans 6:17, 18.

Choose one (1) of the following to fill in the blank spaces.
30. Martin Luther and his conflict with (i) ___________ led to the beginning of the Protestant Reformation in the year (ii) ________.
A. (i)John Tetzel, (ii) 1513.
B. (i)The authority of the Pope (ii) 1516.
C. (i)The indulgences (ii) 1517.
D. (i)Religious Liberty (ii) 1519.


31. “The souls of dead loved ones can be saved or justified through the purchasing of indulgences."
(a) State whether the above statement is true or false. __________.
(b) Give a reason for your answer, with supporting scriptural evidence.

False. (b) The above statement is false because salvation is a free gift from God, and purchasing indulgences is not necessary for salvation. Romans 3:24. The bible shows that it is appointed unto men once to die and after death is the judgment, so there is no more salvation after someone has died. Hebrews 9:27.

32. State whether each of the following statements are true or false.
A. Pope Leo X was utterly careless of religious duties._______________
B. Pope Leo X had 2 wives. ___________________________________
C. The court of Pope Leo X was gay._____________________________
D. Repentance is not necessary for salvation.___________________________
A.True B.False C.True D.False.

33. Pope Leo X ascended the Papal throne in which year?
A. 1798.
B. 1535.
C. 1513.
D. 1517.

34. John Tetzel was a __________ before his appointment to sell indulgences.
A. High Priest.
B. Beggar.
C. Criminal.
D. Pope.

35. When members of Martin Luther’s congregation who had bought indulgences came to him for pardons for their sins, what did he do?
He refused to give pardons and urged them to the only way to gain forgiveness from God, through repentance and forsaking of their sins. And not through the purchasing of indulgences.

36. In which year did the Protestant Reformation of the Thomistic Head commence?
A.1844
B.1517
C.1888
D.1972

37.  What document did Luther nail to the Wittenberg castle's church door?
A.10 Commandments
B.1888 Messgae
C.95 Theses

38. What particular doctrine of the Papal System was this document attacking?
A.Communion
B.Pergatory
C.The Sale of Indulgences

38. One of the main doctrines Martin Luther attacked was?
A.Justification by Works
B.Sinful Human Nature
C.Justification by Faith

39. According to Luther, what is the first step man must take to escape punishment from God?
A.Justification by Faith
B.Repentance
C.Righteousness by Works
D.None of the above

40.Was his viewpoint on this in accordance with Scripture?
A.Yes
B.No

41. Give an explanation of how the following statement attacks Justification by Faith:
"They began to come to their pastor, confessing their various sins."
1 Tim 2:5, Rom 3:30
Martin Luther told the congregation that unless they repented and reformed their lives, they must perish in their sins. Prove with the use of scripture, that Justification by Faith gives eternal life.

42. The great Reformation which begun with Martin Luther is based on the doctrine of?
A. Justification by faith
B. Work and penance
C. The Pope and his canons

43. One of the many heresies that Martin Luther attacked was?
A. Justification by works
B. Justification by the faith of Christ
C. Justification by faith and works

44. The corrupt teaching of Justification teaches that?
A. Doing good works makes you accepted by God
B. God is infused into the man because of his good works
C. A man cannot be justified
D. All of the above

45. Martin Luther taught the true concept of Justification to mean?
A. Freeing a man from the condemnation of the law
B. Christ reigneth in the heart by Grace
C. The conscience is free
D. All of the above

46. What was Luther's reason for rejecting the Pope and his authority?
A. Luther was an anarchist.
B. Luther was of much greater authority than the Pope.
C. Luther rejected his authority because his conscience was in danger of being compelled to sin against God, while following Papal superstition.
(4) Luther was Pope himself.

47. What type of Justification was Luther adamantly opposed to?
A. Justification without works.
B. Justification by faith alone.
C. Justification by declaration.
D. Justification furnished with good works.

48. What was Luther's doctrinal position on Justification?
A. Man is justified by the faith of Christ alone.
B. Man is justified by the works of the Law.
C. Man is justified by a declaration.
D. Man is justified by both faith and works together.

49. What did Luther's opponents, the school men, teach about justification and receiving grace?
A. Justification is being made righteous by faith alone.
B. A good work before grace is able to obtain grace.
C. Justification is a declaration by God after being made righteous within first.
D. Grace comes because of faith in our hearts.

50. Why is it that justification cannot be by works?
A. Because our own works are not God, it is only God that Justifies and can justify.
B. Because the Law is not good or adequate enough and isn't a good Law.
C. Because we are already righteous.
D. Because the Law was abolished and nailed to the cross.

51. Why and how is it that faith is able to save or justify us?
A. Because the righteousness of God is within the faith.
B. Because God views that faith as though is it ours while it is on our account in heaven.
C. Because faith sees our pain in sin, and laments, there we are declared righteous because of faith having seen our suffering.
D. Faith simply covers our sins as a blanket from the face of God, while it is test still in us.

52. When we are justified, what do we then do with the Law?
A. Break all of them and be content with faith alone.
B. Keep nine and break one.
C. Keep all of them.
D. None of the above.

53. When we are justified, why do we then keep the Law of God?
A. Because the righteousness of God is within it and compels us to do so.
B. Because keeping the Law is continued sinfreeness or justification.
C. Because righteousness means Law keeping.
D. All of the above.

54.The scriptures declare an unconverted man to be?
A. Dead in his sins.
B. Carnally minded.
C. Void of the love of God in his mind.
D. All of the above.

55. No good thing dwells in any unconverted man, this also means?
A. The unconverted man does not have God's righteousness in him.
B. The unconverted man has not been made righteous subjectively by the removal of his idols, carnal mind.
C. He exalts all that which is not of faith, therefore making him a transgressor of God's Law.
D. All of the above.

56. No unrighteous man can do good, because he is not converted, and has not the divine mind, therefore all his works are evil as they are not done out of faith, neither motivated by faith, as the experience of faith is not within him.
Is this statement true or false?
A. True
B. False

57. Among many of Rome's false doctrines was the doctrine that all man has within them a "Spark of goodness, or in other words, inherent righteousness or divinity, but if this were true, then that would mean which of the following?
A. Man would not need to be made righteous by God through faith as he already has righteousness within.
B. Man can then do his own good works and it would still be accepted because of his already inherent " divinity, or spark of goodness."
C. Man would not need God in his heart for justification as his "spark of goodness" negate the need for God to dwell within him through faith, thereby making faith obsolete.
D. All of the above.

58.The Satanic doctrine of the "Spark of goodness is absolutely irreconcilable with biblical doctrines because?
A. It attacks the clear truths or biblical facts that states that all man was born depraved.
B. It renders God's work of justification by faith to be redundant, unnecessary and inevitably obsolete, as man would already be righteous because of his inherent goodness, and would not need salvation by faith.
C. It attacks the clear truths of the scriptures that shows that no man can be justified by his won works, but because this doctrine presents a " spark of goodness " ideology, then it would now mean that his own works can save him in the sight of God.
D. All of the above.

59. The statement "Sinful man is filled with all unrighteousness" is this statement true or false?
A. True.
B. False

True, this statement is true because a sinful man is one who is not justified, or made righteous, therefore, God's righteousness, which is received in justification by and through faith, is not within him, and we know that whatsoever is not of faith is sin, Romans 14: 23, and also, we know that God cannot dwell where sin is, according to Psalms 5: 4, so because God is not in that man, all that man has is his own sinful, abominable idol values.


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