Question

Martin Luther’s opposition to the authority of the pope and his questioning of the doctrine of salvation were considered heresy. On which of these issues did Luther agree with the Catholic Church?
A.
the pope’s claim to political power
B.
the number of holy days
C.
belief in Transubstantiation
D.
the sacraments of baptism and the Eucharist

Answer 1

D. the sacraments of baptism and the Eucharist

Luther retained baptism and the Lord’s Supper as true sacraments (though he rejected the Catholic explanation of transubstantiation and reduced the number of sacraments from seven to two).