(a) Luther’ Beliefs and Doctrines: Martin Luther belonged to a peasant family of Saxony, in Germany. After his theological education in the University of St. Augustine in 1505, he was appointed a Professor of Theology at Writenberg University. His thorough knowledge of the , led him to believe that man could attain salvation only by repentance. Salvation is the Gift of , and can be had if the penance be done. Luther questioned Tetzel’ authority to sell Indulgences and he had at once the moral support of many princes and ordinary people alike.He was shocked to learn the worldliness of the Pope, the clergy and the spiritual shallowness after he visited Rome. In 1517, he nailed on the door of the Castle-**** at Writenberg, ninety-five these is (statements), which he thought, people should know and think about carefully. The first thesis was : When our Lord and Master says Repent, he means that the entire life of believers should be a repentance ?’’ Luther’ insistence was that, Tetzel was quite unscrupulous in his misinterpretation of Scripture. He questioned the power of the Pope and priests to forgive sins of all who paid, regardless of whether they sincerely regretted their actions.
(b) When Luther visited Rome: he was grieved to witness the worldliness of the Pope and the Clergy. In 1517 he nailed on the door of the Castle-** at Writenberg Ninety-five Theses ( Statements), which he thought people should know and think about carefully. The first Thesis was : “When our Lord and Master * says Repent, he means that the entire life of belivers should be a repentance.” All other Statements were an elaboration of this Thesis. Luther questioned the powers of Pope and priests to forgive sins of all who paid/regardless of whether they sincerely regretted their actions.
