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Martin Luther (Theological & epistemological (key theological…
Martin Luther
Theological & epistemological
key theological principles
Faith alone - is the means to secure salvation
Christ alone - salvation comes through faith in Christ; not church
Grace alone - salvation is a free gift, we cannot earn it
Scripture alone - source of God's truth, revelation and final authority
Sola scripture
denotes priority of scripture over church tradition
2 Timothy 3:15-17 - "all scripture is God breathed"
Ecclesiology & Liturgy
Belief
consubstantiation - christ does not suddenly change to body & blood (Eucharist)
only 2 sacraments; Baptism & communion
Practice
translation to vernacular
seperation from tradition
allowed marriage of clergy
nicene creed, hymns
Ecumenical & Institutional
Indulgences
mislead people
abuse of power
Papal infallibility
"The Pope may speak the truth, but isn't the truth because the Pope speaks it"
Authority of Pope can be mislead and abused - Alexander VI
Individuals
Salvation through faith - Sola Fide
personal relationship with God
salvation cannot be achieved through acts
Individual consciousness
Bible more important than Pope
"unless I am convinced by scripture and plain reason... my conscious is captive to the word of God"
Diet of Words