“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? Select the two correct answers.
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The Catholic Church is the true representative of God on Earth.
The Catholic Church is the true representative of God on Earth.
The sale of indulgences leads to corruption.
The sale of indulgences leads to corruption.
God alone can grant salvation to sinners.
God alone can grant salvation to sinners.
Charity and good works can lead to salvation.
Charity and good works can lead to salvation.
It is necessary to break away from the Catholic Churc
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The two important features of Luther’s teachings expressed in the quoted thesis are:
These selections highlight Luther's opposition to the practices of the Catholic Church, particularly the sale of indulgences, and his emphasis on the belief that salvation is ultimately a matter between the individual and God, rather than something that can be bought or mediated by the Church.
