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THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -His “95 Theses, ‘’ which propounded two central beliefs-that the Bible is the central religious authority and that humans may reach salvation only by their faith and not by their deeds-was to spark the Protestant Reformation.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1517, Martin Luther wrote 95 theses criticising Roman Catholic Church. The 95 Theses is a proposition for debate concerned with the questioning of indulgences. Indulgences were pardon certificates granted by the Pope to those who gave money to build the church.

Detailed explanation-3: -Luther’s teaching, and that of the reformation, is often summarized in three “solas.” Sola gratia, sola fide and sola scriptura-by faith alone, by grace alone and by scripture alone.

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