Examples of new Protestant denominations

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 📜 Protestantism Overview: A major branch of Christianity that originated in the 16th-century Reformation, protesting against certain doctrines and practices of the Catholic Church.
• ⛪ Key Principles: Emphasis on the Bible as the ultimate authority, salvation by grace through faith, and the priesthood of all believers.
• 🌍 Historical Context: The Reformation was sparked by Martin Luther's 95 Theses in 1517.
• ✝️ Lutheranism: Founded by Martin Luther, emphasizing justification by faith and the authority of Scripture.
• 🕊️ Calvinism (Reformed): Developed by John Calvin, emphasizing the sovereignty of God, predestination, and the importance of living a disciplined life.
• baptists: 💦 Anabaptism (Baptists): Believing in believer's baptism (adult baptism) and separation of church and state.
• 🌱 Anglicanism (Episcopalian): Originating in England, blending Protestant and Catholic traditions.
• ❤️Methodism: Founded by John Wesley, emphasizing personal piety, social justice, and the importance of evangelism.
• ✨ Pentecostalism: A 20th-century movement emphasizing spiritual gifts, such as speaking in tongues and divine healing.

Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following is a core principle of Protestantism?

   1. A. The authority of the Pope
   2. B. Salvation by works
   3. C. The Bible as the ultimate authority
   4. D. The importance of sacraments alone

2. Who initiated the Protestant Reformation in 1517?

   1. A. John Calvin
   2. B. Martin Luther
   3. C. Henry VIII
   4. D. John Wesley

3. Which denomination emphasizes the sovereignty of God and predestination?

   1. A. Lutheranism
   2. B. Methodism
   3. C. Calvinism
   4. D. Anglicanism

4. Which Protestant denomination practices believer's baptism?

   1. A. Presbyterian
   2. B. Baptist
   3. C. Lutheran
   4. D. Methodist

5. Which denomination originated in England and blends Protestant and Catholic traditions?

   1. A. Anabaptist
   2. B. Anglican
   3. C. Pentecostal
   4. D. Reformed

6. Which movement emphasizes spiritual gifts like speaking in tongues?

   1. A. Methodism
   2. B. Calvinism
   3. C. Pentecostalism
   4. D. Lutheranism

7. Which denomination, founded by John Wesley, stresses personal piety and social justice?

   1. A. Lutheranism
   2. B. Methodism
   3. C. Presbyterianism
   4. D. Anglicanism