by kuhic.hosea
Dive into the rich theological framework of Calvinism, a cornerstone of Reformed theology. This quiz will challenge your understanding of its key doctrines, historical development, and significant contributors. Whether you’re a theology student or simply curious about this influential movement, this quiz offers a comprehensive examination of Calvinist beliefs. Let’s see how well you know the intricacies of Calvinism!
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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. Which of the following is not one of the Five Points of Calvinism?
Total Depravity
Unconditional Election
Limited Atonement
Universal Salvation
3. What does the ‘T’ in TULIP stand for?
Total Depravity
True Faith
Triune God
Total Election
4. Which document is considered the foundational text of Calvinist theology?
The Ninety-Five Theses
The Institutes of the Christian Religion
The Summa Theologica
The Westminster Confession of Faith
5. What is the Calvinist belief in ‘Unconditional Election’?
God’s choice is based on foreseen faith.
God’s choice is based on human merit.
God’s choice is not based on any foreseen merit or action.
God’s choice is universal and includes all humanity.
6. Which of the following best describes ‘Irresistible Grace’ in Calvinist doctrine?
God’s grace can be resisted by human free will.
God’s grace is offered to all but only accepted by some.
God’s grace is irresistible and will inevitably lead to the salvation of the elect.
God’s grace is only available to those who seek it.
7. What does ‘Perseverance of the Saints’ mean in Calvinism?
Believers can lose their salvation if they fall into sin.
True believers will persevere in faith and will not permanently fall away.
Salvation is based on continual good works.
Only saints who perform miracles will be saved.
8. Which historical event is closely associated with the spread of Calvinism?
The First Great Awakening
The Protestant Reformation
The Council of Trent
The Crusades
9. What is the Calvinist view on the sacraments?
Calvinists recognize seven sacraments.
Calvinists do not practice any sacraments.
Calvinists recognize only Baptism and the Lord’s Supper as sacraments.
Calvinists recognize only the Lord’s Supper as a sacrament.
10. Who was a prominent Scottish reformer influenced by Calvinism?
John Wesley
John Knox
Thomas Cranmer
William Tyndale
11. Which of the following best describes ‘Limited Atonement’ in Calvinist theology?
Christ’s atonement is limited to those who believe.
Christ’s atonement is sufficient for all but efficient only for the elect.
Christ’s atonement is limited to the Old Testament saints.
Christ’s atonement is universal and applies to all humanity.
12. What role did the Synod of Dort play in Calvinist history?
It rejected Calvinism in favor of Arminianism.
It affirmed the Five Points of Calvinism.
It was a meeting to discuss the separation of church and state.
It established the Lutheran Church.
13. In which city did John Calvin establish a theocratic government?
Zurich
Geneva
Wittenberg
Edinburgh
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