Question

read the information in the table and answer the question that follows.
beliefs of two key leaders in the protestant reformation

martin luther	john calvin

based on the information in the table, which statement would most likely be a belief shared by both martin luther and john calvin?
a. doing good deeds is not a means to salvation.
b. praying will bring a person salvation.
c. confessing your sins to a priest will bring penance.
d. god has predestined those people who will be saved.

Explanation:

To determine the shared belief, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Both Luther and Calvin state "Doing good works does not guarantee salvation," so this aligns with their shared view that good deeds aren't a means to salvation.
• Option B: Neither's beliefs mention prayer as a path to salvation.
• Option C: Luther disagreed with Catholic traditions (like confession to priests for penance), and Calvin's beliefs don't support this.
• Option D: Only Calvin's beliefs hint at predestination (God knowing who is saved), not Luther's.

Answer:

A. Doing good deeds is not a means to salvation.