What are two similarities between John Calvin and king Henry the 8?

Answer 1

Martin Luther,Henry VIII and John Calvin were all Protestant Reformists, who broke away from the Catholic Church and formed their own church. They also traveled around Europe trying to convice other people that the Catholic church is doing wrong.

Answer 2

Both Calvin and Luther believed that good works (actions to cancel out sins) were not necessary. Luther believed this because he thought one should ask God what to do for sins rather than just do good works. Calvin believed this because he thought people were already chosen for salvation so good works would make no difference. Both of them agreed that good works were a sign of faith and salvation, and someone truly faithful would do good works. Both of them were also against indulgences, simony, penance, and transubstantiation. Both men also denounced the Pope and said that he was not really infallible. Also, both men believed in following the words of the scriptures over what the priests said because the scriptures were the original basis of Christianity.