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The Basics of Calvinism Trivia Quiz

With a doctrinal theology that was codified during the chaotic times of the Reformation, Calvinism provides an opportunity to study one of the branches of growth of the Christian Church.

A multiple-choice quiz by Xallenger. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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Xallenger

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4 mins

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315,938

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Mar 28 23

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Question 1 of 10

1. In general, Reformist Christianity can be defined by two basic doctrinal camps: Calvinism and what other type? Hint

Baptist

New Age Dualism

Pentecostal Reformism

Arminianism

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Five Points of Calvinism have often been associated with a plant that is an acronym of the first letter of each point. What is this acronym? Hint

LILAC

ROSES

TULIP

DAISY

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Question 3 of 10

3. Romans 6:20 (KJV) says, "For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness." This verse is used as a proof of which of the Five Points of Calvinism? Hint

Repulsion of the Saints

Total Dependence

Total Depravity

Lesser of Evils

4. Which of the Five Points of Calvinism is represented in Romans 9:15 (KJV), "For He saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion"? Hint

Incomplete Ability

Unconditional Election

Unknown Exclamation of Mercy

Oversight by God

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Question 5 of 10

5. Predestination is to Calvinism as __________ is to _________. Which answers best fill the blanks? Hint

Fate, Justification

Free Faith, Baptism

Preterism, Amillinialism

Free Will, Arminianism

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Question 6 of 10

6. The belief that once a Christian has been saved, it is impossible to lose their salvation is a expression of what basic point of Calvinism? Hint

Perseverance of the Saints

Undeserved Grace

Stations of the Cross

Calvinism does not support the belief that salvation is permanent.

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Question 7 of 10

7. When a follower of Calvinistic Doctrine reads the words of Jesus, quoted in John 17:9 (KJV), "I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine", which doctrinal point do they see being shown? Hint

Particular Prayer

Incomplete Salvation

Limited Atonement

Selection and Transfer

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Question 8 of 10

8. A major influence on Calvinism was the absolute dedication to the principle that God is? Hint

Constrained by man's free will

Self-limited in His authority

Sovereign over all

Not concerned with human actions

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Question 9 of 10

9. Calvinism supports all but one of these doctrines. Which one is NOT accepted by Calvinism? Hint

The deity of Jesus Christ

Salvation by grace

The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ

Purgatory

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Question 10 of 10

10. Considered by many to be John Calvin's ultimate literary work, this book was first published in Latin in 1536, and in French in 1541. The title of this work, as it is best known in English? Hint

Institutes of the Christian Religion

The Apocalypse of Gabriel

The City of God

Summa Theologica

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In general, Reformist Christianity can be defined by two basic doctrinal camps: Calvinism and what other type?

Answer: Arminianism

These two basic branches of Christian Doctrine are named after the two men who first codified them: Calvinism for John Calvin and Arminianism for Jacob Arminius. Both Calvin and Arminius agreed on the doctrine of Total Depravity.

2. The Five Points of Calvinism have often been associated with a plant that is an acronym of the first letter of each point. What is this acronym?

Answer: TULIP

The Five Points are not a rigid doctrine to those that follow Calvinism, but more of an overview of the key foundational principles of their belief system. They were outlined as a direct response to the five basic points given in the Arminian Remonstrance.

TULIP is an acronym for "Total depravity, Unconditional election, Limited atonement, Irresistible grace, and Perseverance of the saints.

3. Romans 6:20 (KJV) says, "For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness." This verse is used as a proof of which of the Five Points of Calvinism?

Answer: Total Depravity

The doctrine of Total Depravity is also known as Original Sin. It was the one basic doctrine of the Five Points that both Calvin and Arminius agreed upon.

Answer: Unconditional Election

Calvinism rejects any suggestion that God looks into the future to see who will pick Him. The doctrine of Unconditional Election was first written of in the Belgic Confession in 1561.

5. Predestination is to Calvinism as __________ is to _________. Which answers best fill the blanks?

Answer: Free Will, Arminianism

The Protestant Reformation, which began in 1517, was an attempt by Martin Luther to address doctrinal questions of the Catholic Church. The fighting between Calvin and Arminius (and their followers) over the question of predestination versus free will was a major factor in the splitting apart of the two basic branches of Reformist Christianity.

6. The belief that once a Christian has been saved, it is impossible to lose their salvation is a expression of what basic point of Calvinism?

Answer: Perseverance of the Saints

Another name for the doctrine of the Perseverance of the Saints is Once Saved-Always Saved. Historically, this doctrine was not codified in early church writings prior to the works of Calvin.

Answer: Limited Atonement

Some proponents of Calvinism believe that while grace was freely offered to all, faith was given to those that are called to salvation. This is known as the Election of the Saints.

8. A major influence on Calvinism was the absolute dedication to the principle that God is?

Answer: Sovereign over all

John Calvin was a practicing lawyer. It is thought that his strict devotion to interpretation of the law was the driving force behind his development of the doctrine of God's absolute sovereign nature. By Calvinist belief, all things are controlled by God's will, including the choices of individuals.

9. Calvinism supports all but one of these doctrines. Which one is NOT accepted by Calvinism?

Answer: Purgatory

The Reformation, which had its beginnings in 1517, started with the publication of "Ninety-Five Theses", by Martin Luther. Purgatory was one of the Catholic Church's doctrines that inspired the Reformation Movement.

10. Considered by many to be John Calvin's ultimate literary work, this book was first published in Latin in 1536, and in French in 1541. The title of this work, as it is best known in English?

Answer: Institutes of the Christian Religion

Calvin had sent a copy of this work to King Francis I in the hope of stopping the persecution of Reformist Christians. The king was originally a supporter of the Protestant Reformation, but he shifted his opinion after "The Affair of the Placards", during which reformists entered his castle and placed anti-Catholic posters throughout.

Source: Author Xallenger

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