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Yes, it is greatly encouraged from a young age. Children learn the stories when they are young, and as they grow up, are taught to read and interpret what they have read. It is a big part of the Lutheran's life that they continually learn and seek answers so as to grow closer to God.
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What makes the Lutherans different?
Catholics believe the pope is the vicar of Christ on earth, Lutherans do not. Catholics believe they are saved by faith and good works. Lutherans believe they are saved by faith alone. Catholics believe in Purgatory, Lutherans do not.
What do many calvinist believe was the ultimate source of authority?
Lutherans rejected traditional sources of religious authority, such as church councils and the pope. They believed that the Bible was the only true source of religious guidance. See the related link. The Bible was the only way to learn how to lead a good life and gain faith in God.
Do Lutherans use the christian bible?
Yes. Their founder helped to translate it into German.
Why do fundamental baptist call themselves fundamental?
Because they believe in the basic fundamentals of the Bible.
Why Afghanistan banned the bible?
Afghanistan has banned the bible because they do not believe it is real. They have their own religion, and do not want people reading about a different religion.
How many books are in the Lutheran Bible?
The Lutherans do not have a separate bible. They study and follow the bible that most Christians follow. There are 46 books in the Old and New Testament.
What is a person called who doesn't believe in the Bible?
If they don't believe in God then they are called "atheist." But you can't call someone that, unless they call themselves that. People just have different religions, so if they don't believe in the bible, they might have something else they believe in.
Did people in New England enjoy reading the Bible?
Yes, people of New England always enjoyed reading the Bible. From the days of the pilgrims they came here for freedom of their religion, not freedom from religion. There is a difference. In fact the people living in New England still enjoy reading the Bible today. Remember that freedom of religion also entails that you also have the right to believe in any religion and you can choose to not believe in any religion also.
Why is Peter reading from the Bible so important?
Why was Peter's reading from the bible important
Can one sin repeatedly and yet call themselves a Christian and believe in God?
Yes.Anyone, no matter how bad of a person they may be, can call themselves a Christian. Anyone can call themselves anything they want. That doesn't make it true.Also, anyone can believe in Christ and still not be "saved." In the Bible (James 2:19), it says, "You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that-and shudder."As for being a true believer and follower of Jesus Christ, I do not believe that someone who repeatedly and deliberately disobeys the commands of the Bible can truly and honestly call themselves a Christian.
What is the creed of the Lutheran Church?
Along with the canonical scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, Lutherans accept the three ancient, ecumenical creeds: The Nicene, Apostles and Athanasian Creeds. They also formally accept the Lutheran Symbolical Books as true expositions of Scripture. The Deutorocanonical books of the Bible are considered good for study and edification, but do not necessarily hold the same doctrinal authority as the other books.
Why do hebrews believe that they were specially chosen by God to receive his laws?
It's a concept that's uncomfortably difficult to deny after reading the Bible.
