HISTORY
THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION
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Question
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Salvation is determined by faith alone
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God predetermines who will be saved
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Following the seven sacraments can lead to salvation
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A person can achieve salvation by performing good works
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Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -Luther believed people were saved by faith alone and that this was the summary of all Christian doctrine, and that the Catholic Church of his day had got this wrong. It’s often stated Catholics, by contrast to Protestants, believe a mixture of faith and works is necessary for salvation.
Detailed explanation-3: -More importantly, Calvin was a man of the second generation, born 26 years later than Luther.
Detailed explanation-4: -John Calvin and Martin Luther both believe in salvation through faith alone and that the Bible is the only authority. The main difference between Calvin and Luther is that Calvin believed in predestination, the idea that God is all-knowing and already has placed people either in heaven or hell.