by Ethel Richter
Dive into the rich theological landscape of Calvinism, a branch of Protestantism founded by John Calvin. This quiz will take you through the key doctrines, historical milestones, and influential figures that have shaped Calvinist thought. Sharpen your understanding and see how much you know about this influential tradition.
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Calvinism Quiz Questions Overview
1. Who is considered the founder of Calvinism?
Martin Luther
John Calvin
Ulrich Zwingli
John Knox
2. What is the primary text of Calvinist theology?
The 95 Theses
Institutes of the Christian Religion
The Book of Common Prayer
The Westminster Confession
3. Which doctrine is central to Calvinist belief?
Transubstantiation
Justification by Faith
Total Depravity
Apostolic Succession
4. What does the ‘T’ in TULIP stand for in Calvinist theology?
Total Depravity
Trinitarianism
Transcendence
Temporal Salvation
5. Which of the following is NOT one of the five points of Calvinism?
Unconditional Election
Limited Atonement
Irresistible Grace
Papal Infallibility
6. In Calvinist belief, who are the ‘elect’?
All humanity
Those predestined for salvation
Only church leaders
People who perform good works
7. Which Reformation leader was a close contemporary and ally of John Calvin?
Martin Luther
John Knox
Thomas Cranmer
Huldrych Zwingli
8. What does ‘Irresistible Grace’ mean in Calvinist theology?
God’s grace can be rejected by humans
God’s grace is given to everyone
God’s grace cannot be resisted by the elect
God’s grace is earned through good works
9. What is the Calvinist view on ‘Perseverance of the Saints’?
Saints can lose their salvation
Saints must continually earn their salvation
Saints will persevere in faith until the end
Saints are only those canonized by the church
10. Which city is famously associated with John Calvin’s ministry?
Zurich
Geneva
Basel
Lausanne
11. What does ‘Limited Atonement’ signify in Calvinist doctrine?
Christ’s atonement is for all humanity
Christ’s atonement is only for the elect
Christ’s atonement is limited by human sin
Christ’s atonement is limited to the Old Testament
12. Which document is a key confession of faith for many Reformed churches?
The Augsburg Confession
The Westminster Confession of Faith
The Nicene Creed
The Heidelberg Catechism
13. Which term refers to the Calvinist belief in God’s absolute sovereignty?
Omniscience
Omnipotence
Sovereignty
Providence
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