What is an accurate description of Martin Luther's teachings?

What is an accurate description of Martin Luther's teachings?

• A. The pope is infallible
• B. The Bible is the sole authority of teaching
• C. Luther denied the infallibility of the pope
• D. Salvation is achieved by works alone

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is how authority in religious teaching was viewed by Luther. He argued that the pope could not speak infallibly on matters of faith and practice. Instead, he held that ultimate guidance comes from the Bible, and that human leaders and church traditions can err. So stating that Luther denied the pope’s infallibility directly reflects his challenge to papal authority and his call to rely on Scripture. The other options contradict his stance on papal authority or, in the case of salvation by works, contradict his emphasis on faith.

The main idea here is how authority in religious teaching was viewed by Luther. He argued that the pope could not speak infallibly on matters of faith and practice. Instead, he held that ultimate guidance comes from the Bible, and that human leaders and church traditions can err. So stating that Luther denied the pope’s infallibility directly reflects his challenge to papal authority and his call to rely on Scripture. The other options contradict his stance on papal authority or, in the case of salvation by works, contradict his emphasis on faith.