The Reformation was the separation of the Church in England and the Roman Catholic Church. The authority before the Reformation was solely held by the Pope and the Prodestants didn’t feel that the Catholic Church could define Christian practices in the way they should be a the time and the Bible wasn’t translated to the people in ways that it was intended.
2. What were the key theological points of the Reformation?
The key theological points of the Reformation were that the people desired to worship in a new way different than what was accepted. They wanted to worship God and know that through him alone they would be able to have salvation.
3. What changes in worship were made during the Reformation?
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With the Renaissance the focus was solely on man and there were changes but they did not have a positive impact. In the north the Reformation gave people meaning and by following the Bible they became dignified and found purpose. Also, when the Renaissance came to a close there were highlights happening in Northern Europe as Martin Luther nailed his thesis to a church door, John Calvin wrote his institutes, and Martin Luther’s translation of the Bible into the German language. These are just a few of the changes that resulted from the Renaissance and Reformation that would ultimately have large impacts. Overall, the Reformation was brining people closer to God while the Renaissance did the opposite.
6. How did the Reformation lead to a more democratic society?
The Reformation lead to a more democratic society because the Bible teaches that man was made in the image of God. This made people want to take responsibility for themselves and make their own choices. Since they had the ability to read the Bible they felt that they would have the ability to now make choices that would be in their best interest and that would also glorify God.
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