Reformation theology
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Reformation theology is a branch of Protestant Christian thought that emerged in the 16th century, emphasizing the authority of Scripture, salvation by grace through faith, and the centrality of Christ.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Reformation theology canonical | 4 |
| Reformed theology | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Reformation theology Context triple: [Neo-orthodoxy, influencedBy, Reformation theology]
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A.
Christian theology
Christian theology is the systematic study and interpretation of Christian beliefs about God, Jesus Christ, salvation, and the nature of reality as revealed in Scripture and tradition.
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Reformation and Catholicity
Reformation and Catholicity is a theological work by Gustaf Aulén that explores the relationship between Reformation theology and the broader catholic tradition of the Christian church.
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English Reformation dissenting movements
English Reformation dissenting movements were radical Protestant groups that broke from the established Church of England in the 16th and 17th centuries, advocating alternative forms of worship, church governance, and religious authority.
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Calvinism
Calvinism is a branch of Protestant Christianity rooted in the teachings of John Calvin, emphasizing doctrines such as predestination, the sovereignty of God, and the total depravity of humankind.
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Reformation
The Reformation was a 16th-century religious movement that challenged the authority and practices of the Catholic Church, leading to the rise of Protestantism and profound political, cultural, and intellectual changes in Europe.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Reformation theology Target entity description: Reformation theology is a branch of Protestant Christian thought that emerged in the 16th century, emphasizing the authority of Scripture, salvation by grace through faith, and the centrality of Christ.
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A.
Christian theology
Christian theology is the systematic study and interpretation of Christian beliefs about God, Jesus Christ, salvation, and the nature of reality as revealed in Scripture and tradition.
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B.
Reformation and Catholicity
Reformation and Catholicity is a theological work by Gustaf Aulén that explores the relationship between Reformation theology and the broader catholic tradition of the Christian church.
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C.
English Reformation dissenting movements
English Reformation dissenting movements were radical Protestant groups that broke from the established Church of England in the 16th and 17th centuries, advocating alternative forms of worship, church governance, and religious authority.
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D.
Calvinism
Calvinism is a branch of Protestant Christianity rooted in the teachings of John Calvin, emphasizing doctrines such as predestination, the sovereignty of God, and the total depravity of humankind.
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E.
Reformation
The Reformation was a 16th-century religious movement that challenged the authority and practices of the Catholic Church, leading to the rise of Protestantism and profound political, cultural, and intellectual changes in Europe.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian theology
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theological movement ⓘ |
| affirms |
centrality of preaching of the Word
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justification by faith alone ⓘ priesthood of all believers ⓘ sufficiency of Scripture for salvation ⓘ total dependence on divine grace ⓘ two sacraments ⓘ |
| contrastsWith |
Council of Trent theology
NERFINISHED
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Roman Catholic theology ⓘ |
| developedIn |
England
NERFINISHED
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Germany NERFINISHED ⓘ Scandinavia NERFINISHED ⓘ Scotland NERFINISHED ⓘ Switzerland NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| emergedFrom | Protestant Reformation NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| emergedInCentury | 16th century ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
authority of Scripture
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centrality of Christ ⓘ glory of God alone ⓘ salvation by grace through faith ⓘ sola fide ⓘ sola gratia ⓘ sola scriptura ⓘ soli Deo gloria ⓘ solus Christus ⓘ |
| hasDoctrine |
doctrine of justification
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doctrine of predestination ⓘ doctrine of providence ⓘ doctrine of sanctification ⓘ doctrine of the church ⓘ doctrine of the sacraments ⓘ |
| influenced |
Anglican Articles of Religion
NERFINISHED
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Lutheran confessions ⓘ Puritan theology NERFINISHED ⓘ Reformed confessions ⓘ modern evangelical theology ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Huldrych Zwingli
NERFINISHED
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John Calvin ⓘ Lutheran tradition ⓘ Martin Luther NERFINISHED ⓘ Philipp Melanchthon NERFINISHED ⓘ Reformed tradition NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recognizes |
Lord's Supper
NERFINISHED
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baptism ⓘ |
| rejects |
supreme doctrinal authority of church tradition
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supreme doctrinal authority of the papacy ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Protestantism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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Referenced by (5)
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Reformed theology