“As soon as the coin in the coffer rings, the soul from purgatory springs.”

Unless I am convinced by the testimony of the Scriptures or by clear reason (for I do not trust either in the pope or in councils alone, since it is well known that they have often erred and contradicted themselves), I am bound by the Scriptures I have quoted and my conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and will not recant anything, since it is neither safe nor right to go against conscience. May God help me. Amen.

Statement in defense of his writings at the Diet of Worms (19 April 1521)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5P7QkHCfaI Luther at Worms (5 min)

"Sola Scriptura:" The Bible is the sole authority for Christian beliefs and practices. The Catholic Church stresses a balance between Biblical support, Papal edicts, and the Church tradition.. "Sola Gratia:" One is saved through grace alone, given to the believer by God directly. The Catholic Church teaches that the church sacraments are the channel for God's grace.

"Sola Fide:" Salvation is by the individual's faith alone in trusting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Again, the Catholic Church stresses the importance of church sacraments.

Perhaps the main difference between conservative Protestantism and Roman Catholicism is expressed by the "Solas". "Sola" means "alone" in Latin. The first three Sola statements of the early Protestant movement stressed that:       

Appeal of Calvinism

Omnipotent God Hierarchical system “Out of your hands” Political Economic Organized More anti-Catholic

Spread of Calvinism

Vs.

“Free church” (no connection with state)Pacifist WomenDisliked/distrusted by BOTH Cath & Prots

Zwingli: Swill ReformedInfluenced by Calvin

Catholic ProtestantCompare/Contrast Cath & Prot

Christianity