Quiz for Evaluating the Evidence 13.1: Martin Luther, On Christian Liberty

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1. How did Luther describe man’s nature?

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Correct. The answer is c. Luther made a sharp distinction between human beings’ spiritual nature and their bodily nature, believing that nothing that had to do with the body could in any way affect the soul.
Incorrect. The answer is c. Luther made a sharp distinction between human beings’ spiritual nature and their bodily nature, believing that nothing that had to do with the body could in any way affect the soul.
1. How did Luther describe man’s nature?

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2. In Luther’s view, which of these was essential to a person’s salvation?

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Correct. The answer is b. Luther believed that outward actions had no relation to salvation and that human beings could be saved only through faith in the Word of God.
Incorrect. The answer is b. Luther believed that outward actions had no relation to salvation and that human beings could be saved only through faith in the Word of God.
2. In Luther’s view, which of these was essential to a person’s salvation?

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3. On which of these points did Luther disagree with established Catholic doctrine?

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Correct. The answer is a. The Catholic Church taught that good deeds contributed to salvation, whereas Luther believed that salvation was the result of faith alone.
Incorrect. The answer is a. The Catholic Church taught that good deeds contributed to salvation, whereas Luther believed that salvation was the result of faith alone.
3. On which of these points did Luther disagree with established Catholic doctrine?