The Church History Catechism
The German Reformation
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In your hands you hold a historical catechism which was developed to give Christians an understanding of the German Reformation. Catechetical instruction has been a popular and effective form for the instruction of children and adults alike throughout the history of the Church. I am pleased, therefore, that I have had an opportunity to produce this small work and I pray that it would be used to help bring an understanding of Church History to the minds of Christians. I, furthermore, pray that the Lord would be pleased to grant that I will be able to produce other such works—those detailing other periods throughout the history of the Church—in the future for the edification and instruction of the saints.........
Q. 1. What was the Reformation?
A. The Reformation was the providential move of God whereby He revived the Christian religion.
Q. 2. What are the three fundamental principles of the Reformation?
A. The three fundamental principles of the Reformation are: the authority of the Scriptures over tradition, the primacy of faith over works, and the Priesthood of all believers over the Roman Catholic Priesthood.
Q. 3. What are the 'Five Sola's' of the Reformation?
A. The 'Five Sola's' of the Reformation are: Sola Fide (Faith Alone), Sola Christus (Christ Alone), Sola Gratia (Grace Alone), Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone), and Soli Deo Gloria (God's Glory Alone).
Q. 4. Who did God use to ignite the Reformation in Germany?
A. God used Martin Luther, a monk of the Augustinian order, to ignite the Reformation in Germany.
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Catechetical instruction has been a popular and effective form for the instruction of children and adults alike throughout the history of the Church. The purpose of this catechism is to instruct individuals on a specific period of church history: The German Reformation. It is designed to be easy enough for young children to memorize and learn the historical events, but full enough to instruct adults also. This particular catechism contains 95 questions with answers following.
I pray that this work would be a blessing all those who make up the body of Christ (the Church) in this generation and that which is to come if the Lord tarries. May the Lord grant a full measure and understanding of His working through men, in time, for eternity.
About the Author
C. Stewart lives in Airdrie, Alberta, Canada with his loving wife and four children. He works as a production supervisor for a local manufacturing plant, and is a part-time Firefighter/EMT. He was the editor and writer for 'The Reformer' (a newsletter of Christian Doctrine) for four years, served for five years as elder of his church, and loves to read and study reformed theology and church history.