In his 'Sola Scriptura' doctrine, Luther argued that the ultimate authority in spiritual matters is:
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Correct answer: The Bible alone
Sola Scriptura means 'Scripture Alone.' Luther rejected the idea that Church tradition or papal decrees were equal in authority to the written Word of God.
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