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Lutheran
The Lutheran branch of Christianity was named after one of the earliest Protestants, Martin Luther. His thesis, which asked questions about the beliefs of the Catholic church, was nailed to the cathedral door. Some Lutherans believe 'The Book of Concord,' published in 1580, contains authoritative explanations of Scripture.
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What is the origin of the Catholic religion?
The Christian Church is thought to have started around 30-33 CE in the Near East, probably in Jerusalem. A second-century tradition claims that Peter went to Rome to lead the Church there, but there was already a Christian community in Rome during the time of the apostle Paul, as we can see from his Epistle to the Romans. We do not know the origin of this community but, at this stage, the Roman church was not yet separate from the Church of the east.
The Catholic Church, as we know it today, originated from the Great Schism of 1054, when the Christian Church split to form the Catholic Church in the west and the Orthodox Church in the east.
Lutheranism came into being in the 16th century as Catholics unable to accept the dictates of the Pope. There is no date, since Luther considered himself a devout Catholic and wanted to reform the church. See the Reformation for more information
True or false Martin Luther belived that humans gain salvation through faith and good works?
False.
Martin Luther believed that humans gain salvation through grace alone. He believed there was nothing anyone could do to make them worthy of salvation, but that it was only through God's grace and mercy that anyone could be saved. This did not mean, however, that faith and good works were to be ignored, but rather that they could not buy salvation.
Where was lutheranism mainly found during the reformation?
The largest bastions of Lutherans were in nothern German principalities and Scandinavia.
What church practices made martin Luther defy church authorities completely?
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Martin Luther did not at first seek to defy the Church, but rather to reform it. The Church's intransigence on matters he considered important eventually resulted in his defiance of church authorities. The most important concerns were the practice of buying and selling bishoprics and the practice of selling indulgences, both of which are regarded as simony.
What follows Father into your hands I commit my spirit?
What does the flamer symbolize in the Lutheran religion?
If you mean the flame or light in the red candle it symbizes the eternal prescence of God, particulary the Holy Spirit. In the Catholic Church it also means the Eucharist is present.
What did Martin Luther hammer on the church door to begin the Protestant Reformation?
His 95 thesis (problems with the church). And just so you know, the church door was like a bulletin, so he wasn't being disrespectful when he nailed it to the door.
What is the importance of the bible in lutheranism?
The Bible is God's way of trying to send you a message about how to live life and to not break His commandments. Sadly though we aren't perfect and we break them every day, even if you don't know it. That's why God sent his son Jesus to die for us on the cross to forgive the sins of mankind around the world.
What do Evangelical Lutherans teach?
We believe in "open communion", that everyon is 100% sinner and 100% saint, we are all welcome at god's table and everyone has the right to believe whatever you choose. These things at least ring true where I go to church, we also believe that you need to help everyone out in some way or another because God told us to help one another out.
Why shouldn't you pray for the souls of the dead?
Because they are in God's hands now and their fate is already determined. it is better to pray for the surviving family and friends, as their fate is not yet determined and have to cope with the loss of a loved one.
Roman Catholic AnswerYou should pray for the souls of the dead. Read 2 Machabees 12:42-46:And so betaking themselves to prayers, they besought him that the sin which had been committed might be forgotten. But the most valiant Judas exhorted the people to keep themselves from sin, forasmuch as they saw before their eyes what had happened, because of the sins of those that were slain. And making a gather, he sent twelve thousand drachmas of silver to Jerusalem for sacrifice to be offered for the sins of the dead, thinking well and religiously concerning the resurrection. (For if he had not hoped that they that were slain should rise again, it would have seemed superfluous and vain to pray for the dead.) And because he considered that they who had fallen asleep with godliness, and great grace laid up for them, it is therefore a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead, that they may be loosed from sins.
See Catholic encyclopedia article below for further treatment:
How do you write a personal creed for a Lutheran confirmation?
Writing a "personal creed" is actually against what Luther taught. If your pastor or church is making you write a "personal creed" then you should simply write out the Apostle's or Nicene Creed. Tell them that this is your "personal creed" and it is also the creed of the entire church. Tell them that Christians are not supposed to confess their own personal versions of the faith, Christians are supposed to confess "the faith which was once and for all delivered to the saints" (Jude 3). We do this individually and together in the creed.
- A Lutheran Pastor in Southern California
What Protestant doctrine threw out the authority of the Roman Catholic Church tradition?
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The Presbyterian Church of England!
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Or perhaps 95 Theses against the Catholic Church, written by Martin Luther, the founder of Lutheranism. One of the main differences between the Lutheran Church and the Roman Catholic Church lies in the doctrine of forgiveness. Lutherans believe salvation and forgiveness are gifts from God that can't be earned, setting them apart from many Christian denominations.
The reason Lutheranism is compared with Catholicism is that the Lutheran Church began as a reform movement within the Holy Roman Catholic Church.
Did Luther make an attempt at reconciliation with the pope?
Martin Luther stated he would only reconcile with the Pope if the Pope accepted his 95 Theses in their entirety. On meeting with the Pope, the Pope accepted only a fraction of them which caused Martin Luther to break with the Communion of Rome.
Luther taught that justification by faith was?
not earned by good deeds, but received only as a free gift of god's grace.
Is concordia St. Paul a good school?
That depends on what you are looking for in a school.The mission of Concordia University, St. Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, for enlightened care of God's creation, all within the context of the Christian Gospel.
See related links for more information about Concordia.
Is the Lutheran church the same as the Catholic church?
First of all, Lutheranism is a subcategory of Protestantism. You would have to look deep into specifics, all of which i can`t supply. The biggest difference is that the term Lutheran is very specific, whereas Protestantism is a blanket term for over one third of the world`s Christians.
The three main branches of Christianity are Catholicism, Protestantism and Eastern Orthodoxy. Another large group, known as Nontrinitarianism, includes more modern and independent groups, such as Latter-Day-Saints, Jehova`s Witnesses and Christian Science among many others.
Why are nonmembers not allowed to take communion in a Lutheran church?
Excluding nonmembers from communion is not a policy of the Lutheran church as a whole. Rather, it may be the policy of a specific church or of a particular denomination.
Unlike Catholicism, the Lutheran church does not have one central body. Instead, it is composed of a number of different divisions. In the US, there are three primary groups: the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) Lutheran Church-- Missouri Synod (LCMS or just Missouri Synod), and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS or Wisconsin Synod).
Each group has its own policy on communion. Missouri and Wisconsin Synods both practice closed communion; only members can take communion. The ELCA, however, practices open communion, where anyone can. Of course, individual churches may choose to follow a different procedure from that of the denomination to which they belong, so it is possible for an ELCA church to have closed communion.
