2007-04-27 05:14:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Last time I checked, Luther did not have the authority to remove or add (keep) Sacraments. I know this sounds weird coming from a Lutheran, but think about it.
2007-04-27 15:56:54 · answer #1 · answered by Martin Chemnitz 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
He kept baptism and communion. In his mind these were the only two sacraments that appear sanctioned by the Bible and by Jesus, since Jesus was baptized and also he served communion "this is my body" at the last supper.
He also wanted to add marriage, but it is unclear in the Bible if he really sanctioned the marriage or if he was just invited there to be one of the guests.
It's also interesting to note what the definition for a sacrament is. For Luther it is something promoted by Jesus and the Bible. In the East, as in Orthodox, they believe it is an outward manifestation of an inward giving of grace. They do not, however, limit sacraments to 7 as do the Roman Catholics.
2007-04-27 06:07:39 · answer #2 · answered by John B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Lord's Supper and Baptism
2007-04-27 07:10:28 · answer #3 · answered by Dave aka Spider Monkey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baptism and Communion (also known as the Eucharist)
2007-04-27 05:19:50 · answer #4 · answered by Holly R 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Badkitty: Martin Luther you idiot
2007-04-27 05:17:45 · answer #5 · answered by Falloutgirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baptism and matrimony
2007-04-30 21:05:56 · answer #6 · answered by Christopher B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vandross?
2007-04-27 05:16:45 · answer #7 · answered by badkitty1969 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Luthor kept All of them... he is a very religious guy.
2007-04-27 05:17:55 · answer #8 · answered by Randy S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋