Furthermore, In the early 16th century, some theologists and scholars began to question the teachings of the Catholic Church. Meanwhile, the Catholic Church's “Sale Of Indulgences” became increasingly corrupt. This practice was banned in Germany but still continued unabated. A corrupt Friar named John Tetzel began to sell indulgences in Luther’s area on behalf of Pope Leo X telling people that if they purchased indulgences, that God would forgive them and let them into heaven.Tetzel began to sell indulgences in order to raise funds to build St Peter’s Basilica. Luther became extremely angered and upset at the fact that people were “paying their way” into heaven. Luther believed in his opinion of “Justification By Faith Alone”. Luther thought that faith in God alone would be enough to secure a place in heaven, he did not believe in people paying money to secure their place into heaven.
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Peter with the money of many poor believers rather than with his own
Peter with the money of many poor believers rather than with his own