What does luther say is the true treasure of the church? 2. what does luther say about buying pardons (indulgences)? 3. judging from all of these, what is luther's opinion on the position of the pope? 4. rather than buying pardons, people should spend their money on what? 5. does luther believe a christian has to have a pardon to be forgiven? what does a christian need? 6. what can papal pardons do (or not do) according to martin luther? 7. after reading all of these do you feel whether the pope had just cause to excommunicate luther form the church? 8. what does luther's motivation seem to be after reading excerpts from his controversial text?