by Brier Rucker
Calvinism, a major branch of Protestantism, is rooted in the teachings of John Calvin and emphasizes the sovereignty of God in all aspects of life. This quiz will challenge your understanding of its core doctrines, historical development, and influential figures. Dive into the rich history and intricate theology of Calvinism, and see how well you grasp its profound concepts. Good luck, and may your knowledge of Calvinism be as steadfast as the faith it represents!
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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 acronym used to summarize the five points of Calvinism?
ROSE
TULIP
DAISY
LILY
3. Which doctrine of Calvinism asserts that God has chosen certain individuals for salvation?
Total Depravity
Unconditional Election
Limited Atonement
Irresistible Grace
4. What does the ‘P’ in TULIP stand for?
Predestination
Perseverance of the Saints
Propitiation
Providence
5. Which city did John Calvin primarily work in to spread his teachings?
Zurich
Geneva
Basel
Lausanne
6. What is the Calvinist view on human nature?
Humans are inherently good
Humans are neutral
Humans are partially sinful
Humans are totally depraved
7. Which of the following best describes ‘Limited Atonement’?
Christ’s atonement is available to all
Christ’s atonement is limited to those who believe
Christ’s atonement is limited to the elect
Christ’s atonement is limited to those who repent
8. Which Reformation leader was a contemporary and colleague of John Calvin?
Martin Luther
John Knox
Ulrich Zwingli
Philip Melanchthon
9. What is the Calvinist belief regarding God’s sovereignty?
God is sovereign only in spiritual matters
God is sovereign only in natural matters
God is sovereign in all aspects of life
God’s sovereignty is limited by human free will
10. What is the Calvinist perspective on predestination?
God predestines everyone to salvation
God predestines no one to salvation
God predestines some to salvation and others to damnation
Predestination is not a Calvinist belief
11. Which document is considered a central text for Calvinist doctrine?
The 95 Theses
The Institutes of the Christian Religion
The Westminster Confession of Faith
The Augsburg Confession
12. What is the Calvinist view on the sacraments?
They are mere symbols
They are means of grace
They are not necessary
They are only for the elect
13. Which of the following is a key difference between Calvinism and Arminianism?
Calvinism believes in conditional election
Arminianism believes in unconditional election
Calvinism believes in unconditional election
Arminianism rejects free will
14. What is the Calvinist interpretation of ‘Irresistible Grace’?
God’s grace can be resisted by human free will
God’s grace is given to all humans equally
God’s grace is irresistible to those chosen by God
God’s grace is only for those who seek it
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