Martin Luther: Luther was a product of this time Father wanted him to have nothing more but intelligence, a lawyer Luther was very intelligent but wants to enter a religious life. Father was furious. Augustinian monk but was also terribly afraid of going to hell Experiences an inner crisis because he wants to know how he will be saved Reads the scripture over and over again. Finds his answer to salvation which is faith alone will save you (justification of faith alone) in the Epistles (letters) of Saint Paul (Pauline Letters). Did not believe in indulgences, doing good works to be saved, catholic church was in charge of salvation (pope, cardinals, bishops do not determine salvation). All every Christian had to do was read the scripture (sola scriptura).
Martin Luther Notes
Martin Luther: Luther was a product of this time Father wanted him to have nothing more but intelligence, a lawyer Luther was very intelligent but wants to enter a religious life. Father was furious. Augustinian monk but was also terribly afraid of going to hell Experiences an inner crisis because he wants to know how he will be saved Reads the scripture over and over again. Finds his answer to salvation which is faith alone will save you (justification of faith alone) in the Epistles (letters) of Saint Paul (Pauline Letters). Did not believe in indulgences, doing good works to be saved, catholic church was in charge of salvation (pope, cardinals, bishops do not determine salvation). All every Christian had to do was read the scripture (sola scriptura).
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