Which of the following Catholic sacraments did Luther retain in his reformed church?
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Correct answer: Only Baptism and the Eucharist (Lord's Supper)
Luther only retained sacraments that he believed had a clear scriptural basis in the Gospels. He discarded the other five Catholic sacraments (Confirmation, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony) as non-essential for salvation.
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