AP US History

Category - History

Lutheran doctrine states that good works are sufficient to achieve salvation. True or False?
  1. True
  2. False
Explanation
Answer - B - False. Lutherans do not believe that completing good works would ensure a place in heaven.

Key Takeaway: Lutheran doctrine does not recognize that a person completing good works will ensure one’s place in heaven. Lutherans believe that individuals receive the gift of salvation through faith alone. If an individual places trust in God that he or she will be saved, that person will achieve salvation.
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