Do not forget that Luther was a deceived papist all his life, and believed all their lies too.
The Lord gave him some necessary revelation, but perhaps he resisted some of it.
What makes you say that Catholics are deceived? The Catholic Church was founded by Jesus Christ before he ascended into heaven.
St. Gregory of Sinai, a 13th century Greek monk, who is considered a saint by Catholics and Orthodox alike writes the following in his treatise: “On Commandments and Doctrines”
“Grace-imbued faith, energized by the Holy Spirit, alone suffices for salvation, provided we sustain it and do not opt for a dead and effectual faith rather than a living and effective faith in Christ.”
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