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Martin Luther
Questions concerning Martin Luther, the theologian. His history, work, and rise to prominence in the Protestant Reformation.
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Why did Martin Luther protest against the Catholic Church?
He believed that belief (and the grace of God) alone would get one into heaven. The Catholic church believed that faith which resulted in good works got you into heaven. Luther obviously disagreed. He also didn't like the selling of indulgences.
If you look at the history of the Catholic Church (not Christianity) it was going through a terrible period of corruption in his day and many honest Christians of the time saw this and decided that it had moved so far from Christ's teaching and example that reformation was needed. Martin Luther was the most articulate of these reformers.
-----------------------------------------------------------Catholic AnswerMartin Luther was a very troubled man, a very immoral man, who eschewed practically every virtue, left his religious order without dispensation, married without permission after taking a vow of perpetual celibacy. Below is a link to Amazon.com to a book by Patrick O'Hare, a book mainly in Luther's own words. Luther could not reconcile himself to his religion or himself, so he remade religion to suit himself and ended up with a disaster. Please pick up a copy of the book, as I said, it is mostly in his own words. I think those who quote Martin Luther and worship him as a the great founder of protestantism are in for a shock.Martin Luther was concerned about the corruption and the lifestyles of the priests in the Catholic Church. He was also concerned about the selling of indulgences. Indulgences were a partial remission of the temporal punishment and they were being sold and the proceeds used to finance the Popes building projects.
How did Martin Luther influence the reformation?
Luther, and his fellow reformers, helped to topple an era in which the powers of the Church had become nearly absolute. He translated the Bible into the language of the people and translated the mass into the vernacular. He is also credited with increased literacy for the common man, the popularization of public schooling and the education of women. He translated the Bible into colloquial German so it could be understood by everyone. Gutenberg Bibles were available. They were printed copies of the Latin Vulgate which most people could not read. He also restored many authentic Christian doctrines and abolished many unfounded heresies. Luther abolished compulsory celibacy of the clergy and helped to restore the political concept of "the freedom of religion."
What was martin Luther concerns in the 95 theses?
the main reason Martin Luther wrote his 95 theses was because of the selling of indulgances
Why did Martin Luther break with zwingli?
There were many reasons. The "final straw" was the selling of indulgences in order to fund the building of St. Peter's Basilica, under construction at the time. The faithful could pay money in order to get the soul of a loved one released from purgatory (a concept that is not recognized by other mainstream Christian denominations, and which was discredited even by John Paul II) and freed to enter heaven. The church taught that the time in purgatory could be hundreds or thousands of years. Purgatory was like hell, but not permanent. Once in hell, there is no escape. People who were sent to purgatory died still with stains on their soul, but not caused by unconfessed "mortal" sin. No heaven if you didn't get totally purified first! So the faithful could be in agony over the thought that deceased loved ones were burning in purgatory, when they had enough money to buy them out.
It's not hard to see why Luther had problems with this.
Rome broke with Dr. Martin Luther, by excommunicating him in 1521, leaving him no other choice but to participate in congregations not controlled by the Church of Rome, otherwise suffer inquisition if caught or found by the Holy See.
In 1517, conciliarism was challenged by the Papacy of Rome, and the Papacy won that challenge, overthrowing the Catholic Council of Bishops' authority over Catholic theology. The Papacy adopted Primacy of the Pope as dogma and doctrine, to prevent theological challenges to Papal bulls in future generations of Popes. Catholic priests defected from the Holy See of Rome throughout the Holy Roman Empire; establishing or transferring congregations to retain their traditional Catholic faith as they understood it; outside the influence of civil intervention in theological affairs where the Holy Roman Empire would intervien through the Holy See of Rome.
The United States broke with Rome under the Monroe Doctrine and Rosevelt Corolary; both of which denounced Primacy of the Pope to appoint or dispose of civil servants at the time, will, or direction of the Papacy's choosing. The Holy See of Rome is technically a theocratic religion that doesn't observe civil authority or the voting-in of elected officials; only rule by way of the priesthood is recognized for the purpose of rule of law and political appointments. This language still exists, but isn't discussed or enforced in our modern era and will continue to be a contentious aspect of government vs. Catholic-Latin Rite theocracy. Dr. Martin Luther preached the Two Kingdoms or Two Realms; where God has control over both, but congregations only exersice spiritual authority within the walls of the Church; while exerting spiritual influence in the civil kingdom or civil realm. Lutheran theology strictly prohibits theocratic rule of authority; which is a polar opposite from the Holy See of Rome.
What did Luther say about about salvation?
"God does not work salvation for fictitious sinners. Be a sinner and sin vigorously.... Do not for a moment imagine that this life is the abiding place of justice; sin must be committed." "Sin cannot tear you away from him [Christ], even though you commit adultery a hundred times a day and commit as many murders." Martin Luther, German leader of the Protestant Revolution, founder of Lutheranism, Protestant theologian, was behind much of Protestant theology.
Why didn't the Romans execute Martin Luther?
Martin Luther was alive about 200 years after the Romans were in control. They did not exist in the same time in history.
Did Martin Luther King stop slave trade?
William Wilberforce and Thomas Clarkson had a lot to do with the abolition of slavery
he didn't completely stop the slave trade he made it much easyer for black people to walk around and not get treated badly
What did Martin Luther witness in Rome that upset him?
The selling of indulgences- forgiveness, sometimes in advance, for sin. He saw that the church was becoming rich by selling the masses the right to sin. This also, invariably, meant that the rich could sin as much as they wanted and still be considered saints, but the poor who sinned once, but couldn't afford to pay for papal forgiveness were going to hell. Because they could be bought in advance of sin, business men would pay for them and then go on a long business journey and enjoy a prostitute or two. As a matter of clarification (and this is not a vindication of the practice) I believe the selling of indulgences only shortened one's appointed time in purgatory, where the faithful went who did NOT die with the stain of mortal sin on their souls. No amount of purchased indulgence would free one from hell. The link suggests that indulgences were applicable to the temporal punishment do to an individual for sins that have already been confessed.
In the year 1510 Luther together with another monk of the Augustinian order at Erfurt went to Rome to see the Pope regarding a matter that required settlement. Apart from this matter and the regular disciplines required of him Luther had an amount of time at his disposal.
'Disillusionments of various sorts set in at once. ...On making his general confession he was dismayed by the incompetence of the confessor. The abysmal ignorance, frivolity, and levity of the Italian priests stupefied him. They could rattle through six or seven masses while he was saying one. And when he was only at the Gospel, they had finished and would say to him "Passa! Passa!" - "Get a move on!" ....Some of the Italian clergy however were flippantly unbelieving and would address the sacrament saying "Bread thou art and bread thou wilt remain." To a devout believer from the unsophisticated Northland such disclosures were truly shocking.
'By a like token the stories that came to Luther's ears of the immorality of the Roman clergy should not logically have undermined his faith...At the same time he was horrified to hear that if there were a hell Rome was built over it. He need not have been a scandalmonger to know that the district of ill fame was frequented by ecclesiastics. He heard there were those who considered themselves virtuous because they confined themselves to women. The unsavory memory of Pope Alexander VI was still a stench. Catholic historians recognize candidly the scandal of the Renaissance popes, and the Catholic Reformation was as greatly concerned as the Protestant about such abuses.'
According to the historian Roland H Bainton from whose work 'Here I Stand' the above quotations are made Luther only had doubts at this time and he did not exclaim at the top of the stairs at St Peters up which he had ascended on his knees "The just shall live by faith". His spiritual journey had not reached that point. What he actually said expressed the doubt he had in his mind and soul "Who knows whether it is so."
The question of indulgences only came in to focus through the preaching of Tetzel in 1517 of indulgences for the building project of St Peters in Rome. This of course led to the nailing up of the 95 Theses against Indulgences on October 31st 1517.
How many years did martin Luther live in the house he was born in?
he actually was born in his grandparent's house
What was Martin Luther's list of complaints?
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Catholic AnswerThey were titled the 95 Theses. You may read them at the link below:Why is predestination important?
Predestination is a Calvinistic doctrine that states that God is in complete control of the destiny of everyone. It is important because it creates a teaching that God is always on the throne.
Did Martin Luther get paid for being a minister?
I think that would be a pretty safe assumption as he had no other visible means of support.
What social class was martin Luther in?
Martin Luther was a Roman Catholic priest. That put him in one of the higher social classes of the day. In those days, priests were the most educated of people.
How did the reformation develop following luthers break with the church?
Dr. Martin Luther was excommunicated by the papacy. He never left "broke" from Catholicism of his own freewill.
The Protestant and Reformed congregations of the Catholic Church were focused on the papacy's refutation of conciliarism in 1517. The Council of Trent further escalated the issue by issuing Primacy of the Pope, which replaced the Catholic Council of Bishops, who were formerly the highest authorities over dogma and doctrine.
The Catholic Revival, Evangelical Protestant, and Reformed congregations all competed over Pope Augustine of Hippo's theological writings and understanding of his opinions.
What were Martin Luther's dying words?
Martin Luther died in Eisleben, Germany on February 18, 1546, and shortly before his death he had written these words on a piece of paper: "We are beggars; this is true."
The panel painting with inscriptions from Martin Luther's translation of The Bible that Albrecht Dürer present to Nuremberg town officials was The Four Apostles. This was Dürer's last great work, and was given to the city of Nuremberg in 1526.
"Recant" may be a patronizing way to put it. He did not change his stance, but stood for what he knew to be the truth, despite the threats of the imposed power of local and papal authorities. There is a legend that claims, under threat of excommunication and death, Luther said, "Here I stand; I cannot do otherwise. God help me. Amen." Luther died surrounded by his supporters and fellow reformers, holding fast to all that his work had restored to the Church.
What does Martin Luther call the Most Holy Gospel?
The true treasure of the church is the most holy gospel of the glory and grace of God.
