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3. What issues are at the heart of both numbers 35 and 36 and what does it seem is the issue that has here in terms of the Catholic Church's teachings? 4. What issues are at the heart of both numbers 53 and 54?What does Luther say in regard to these issues 5. What is dangerous about the scenario that Luther describes in Thesis number 70? [35] It is not in accordance with Christian doctrines souls, or purchase confessiona lieences, have no need to repent of their own sins. [36] Any Christian whatoever,who is truly repentant,enjoys plemary reminsion from penalty and guilt, and this is given him without letters of indulgence
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3. The issues at the heart of both numbers 35 and 36 are related to indulgences, specifically the belief that repentant Christians can receive full remission from punishment and guilt without the need for indulgence letters. Luther's concern with the Catholic Church's teachings lies in the potential manipulation and exploitation of believers through the indulgence system.4. Numbers 53 and 54 address the power and authority of the pope and the church hierarchy, as well as the efficacy of indulgences in saving souls. Luther argues against the notion that the pope and church leaders have the sole authority to grant indulgences and asserts that true repentance and faith in God are what truly save souls.5. Luther describes in Thesis number 70 the danger of people becoming complacent and relying solely on indulgences for salvation, neglecting true repentance and faith. This scenario leads to spiritual laziness and a false sense of security, hindering genuine spiritual growth and relationship with God.