Question

question 43 (1 point)
what was the main difference between calvinism and lutheranism?
a calvinism taught the doctrine of predestination.
b calvinism taught that everyone will be saved.
c calvinism taught that salvation could not be earned.
d calvinism taught that the pope had ultimate authority.

Explanation:

To determine the main difference between Calvinism and Lutheranism, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Calvinism is known for the doctrine of predestination (God has predetermined who will be saved), while Lutheranism emphasizes salvation by faith alone. This is a key difference.
• Option b: The idea that "everyone will be saved" is not a teaching of Calvinism (predestination means only the elect are saved). Eliminate b.
• Option c: Both Calvinism and Lutheranism teach that salvation cannot be earned (salvation by grace/faith, not works). So this is not a difference. Eliminate c.
• Option d: Calvinism rejected papal authority, and the pope having ultimate authority is not a Calvinist teaching. Eliminate d.

Answer:

a. Calvinism taught the doctrine of predestination.