Question

Outline the differences of Martin Luther with the Catholic Church.

Answer 1

1. In Catholic Church, Pope was the spiritual authority, but he lived a luxurious life like, a prince.
2. The Church prescribed a number of penances for various sins.
3. The Church even began to grant pardon, known as the indulgences, for a fee.
4. Luther opposed all these activities of the Church.
5. He listed out the famous ninety five theses and-pasted them on the Church door.
6. He put forward the doctrine of justification by faith.
7. His reformation marked the first successful break from the Church and establishment of the Protestant Church.