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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? Select the two correct answers.

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Responses

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 Church.

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- The sale of indulgences leads to corruption.
- God alone can grant salvation to sinners.

(Explanation: Luther criticizes the “penny jingling” of indulgence sales and asserts that the Church’s intercession cannot guarantee salvation — that belongs to God alone.)