Read the quote from Martin Luther’s 95 Theses.
“It is certain that when the penny jingles into the money-box, gain and avarice [greed] can be increased, but the result of the intercession [prayer on behalf of another person] of the Church is in the power of God alone.”
Which important features of Luther’s teachings are expressed in this thesis? Choose the TWO correct answers.
A. The Catholic Church is the true representative of God on Earth.
B. The sale of indulgences leads to corruption.
C. God alone can grant salvation to sinners.
D. Charity and good works can lead to salvation.
E. It is necessary to break away from the Catholic Church.
(I think it might be A, and D, correct me if I'm wrong.)
Yes, B and C.
Yes, B and C.
Neither A nor D.
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Based on the quote from Martin Luther's 95 Theses, the two correct answers concerning the important features of Luther's teachings are:
B. The sale of indulgences leads to corruption.
C. God alone can grant salvation to sinners.
Explanation:
In this thesis, Luther criticizes the practice of selling indulgences, which were certificates that supposedly granted forgiveness for sins. He argues that the act of putting money into the church's money-box does not increase one's chances of gaining salvation – that is solely determined by God. This highlights Luther's rejection of the idea that salvation could be obtained through monetary transactions, emphasizing instead the idea of faith in God as the sole means of salvation. Therefore, option B is correct.
Regarding option D, Luther's teachings focused on the importance of faith over charitable acts or good works when it came to obtaining salvation. While acts of charity and good works were certainly valued, he believed that they were not the primary means of achieving salvation. Instead, Luther emphasized the individual's relationship with God and the belief in His mercy for the forgiveness of sins. Thus, option D is correct as well.
Therefore, the correct answers are B and D.