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Exploring the 95 Theses: Luther vs. Calvin in the Protestant Reformation

Dive into the key concepts of the Protestant Reformation through an engaging analysis of Martin Luther's 95 Theses and John Calvin's theological differences. Discover how Luther's rejection of Catholic practices led to the growth of Lutheranism, supported by local German churches and princes. Examine Calvin's foundational beliefs, including predestination, and his influence on various Protestant sects. Utilize a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast the significant ideas of Luther and Calvin, highlighting both their similarities and differences in reformist thought.

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Exploring the 95 Theses: Luther vs. Calvin in the Protestant Reformation

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  1. Do Now: Wednesday, October 5 Watch 95 Theses Rap Using the lyrics from the 95 Theses rap you saw, write down important facts that you find. ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER  95 Theses

  2. Luther's Dying Words “I am fed up with the world, and it with me. I am like a ripe stool, and the world is like a gigantic anus, and so we’re about to let go of each other.” -Luther

  3. Acceptance of Reforms • Some Local German Churches accepted Luther’s ideas • Lutheranism was formed • Supported by German Princes who issued a formal “protest” against the Church for suppressing the reforms • The reformers came to be known as [PROTEST]ants - Protestants

  4. John Calvin “May little chickens dig out your eyes 100,000 times.” - Calvin speaking to another reformer whose ideas he disagreed with

  5. John Calvin • Anti-Catholic • Influenced by Martin Luther • Disagreed with Luther’s “Salvation through faith alone.” • Created his own Protestant religion in Switzerland (THEOCRACY)

  6. Predestination • Calvin believed in: • Salvation through Predestination • At birth it is decided if you will go to heaven or hell

  7. Calvin believed in: • Foreknowledge • God knows everything that will happen in your life • Purified approach to life: • No drinking, swearing, card playing, gambling etc..

  8. CALVINISM • Started in Switzerland – Calvinists • England = Puritans • Scotland = Presbyterians • Holland = Dutch Reform • France = Huguenots • Germany = Reform Church

  9. Christianity Protestant Catholic Lutheran Calvinism Presbyterian Puritan Hugeunots

  10. Create a Venn Diagram in your notes. You will study from this, so make it count ;) Compare and Contrast Martin Luther and John Calvin. List ALL differences and ALL similarities. Use your notes. Venn Diagram!

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