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Protestantism
Generally associated with the protests against the Catholic Church and its methods, Protestants follow Jesus Christ. One of the early scholars to lead the break from the established church was Martin Luther. If you have questions about anything to do with Protestantism, this is place to ask them.
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What do Protestants believe about infallibility?
It resides only in God's book the Bible, not in any man, even in the greatest Protestant reformers.
The pertinent question is not what do Pentecostals believe about children born out of a sinful relationship between a man and a woman, but rather, what do Pentecostals believe about the two illegitimate parents that produced an innocent child by performing a sinful act of adultery? I think I just answered your, and my own, question! If they repent and depart from sin, God is merciful to forgive, but the consequences remain.
What occupations were typically available in the three colonial regions?
Their was mostly farming . Tis helped them live a better life by selling and eating there food to provide a good source for their family. One other one is a gunsmith. The gun smith's would mostly make guns for meat and they also made them to sell mand make money for their family.The last one is being a student. The student was the most occupation because of all the kids. Most were out of school by the age of 9 or 10.
Give an Example of an ethnic Catholic Church?
Roman Catholicism is the third largest religious congregation in Bulgaria, after Eastern Orthodoxy and Islam. It has roots in the country since the Middle Ages and is part of the worldwide Roman Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope and curia in Rome. As an entity, the Catholic Church consists of two dioceses in Bulgaria, the Diocese of Sofia and Plovdiv and the Diocese of Nikopol, for those of the Latin Rite, and an exarchate with its seat in Sofia for those of the Eastern Rite.
The Eastern Catholic Churches are largely 'ethnic' in the sense of having congregations drawn from similar ancestry and language. The Western or Roman Rite is only one of many Catholic churches in communion with Rome.
What are the types of animal like protists?
The only organisms that like to eat protists that I have heard of are other species of protists and people fond of Japanese cooking.
What Christian churches are liberal?
Today, most of them. As prophesied, in the latter days "the love of many would wax (become) cold, that many would be lovers of pleasure more than lovers of GOD." Liberal, as you no doubt mean, signifies something more like what the "free thinking" Democrats would like, though liberal technically means freedom. As said, most churches are becoming less and less traditional, and therefore, more conservative (republican?) as there are more open doors open minds churches and more fellowships and less formal churches. If I didn't think that politics had a part in religion (as the government was meant to preserve and protect the church and religious freedom, not condemn it and stifle it, and replace it with abominable same sex sanctions), I would not have mentioned it, but there are just too many similarities. I view the gospel as I do the church, narrow is the way of salvation, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, as John Bunyan said, or at least implied or quoted. If you don't stick to something, you will fall for everything, even THEORIES such as evolution.
First line of protestant Germany's national hymn?
Germany is one country with one national anthem. The idea of a 'protestant German national anthem' doesn't make sense. Moreover, the German national anthemn is secular, that is, non-religious. It the third verse of Das Lied der Deutschen. I wonder if you simply wanted to know some of the more popular protestant hymns?
The "Charismatic Movement" tends to be where this is found. Such groups would be Pentecostals and many "non-denominational" charismatic groups.
Are the United Methodists closer theologically to the Episcopal Church or the Baptist Church?
There are many different kinds of Baptists, ranging from the more liberal in their theology to much more conservative. Generally speaking, the United Methodist Church would probably have more in common theologically with the Episcopal Church than with most Baptist congregations.
PERSONAL ANSWER
I assume the questioner is in the United States, but I can only speak from my own experience here in Australia. In Australia, the Methodist Church and the Presbyterian Church amalgamated to form the Uniting Church [equivalent to United Methodists in America], while the Church of England in Australia was renamed as the Anglican Church [or Episcopal Church in America].
I was a member of the Anglican Church here in Australia [or Episcopal Church in America] but left it and am now a member of a Baptist Church because of the stance of the other churches about Homosexuality. The Bible is against Homosexuality [but don't get me wrong: God is not against homosexuals who have repented.], so the issue of Homosexuality is a Theological Litmus test of whether or not one believes and obeys God. If you disobey or re-interpret God on this issue you will also do it on other theological issues as well.
In Australia, the Uniting Church accepted it, the Anglican Church neither accepted or rejected it but left it up to the individual, while the Baptist Church was definitely against it. Accordingly, to answer the specific question, the United Methodists are closer theologically to the Episcopal Church, but it is only a matter of degree: I would personally recommend people leave both.
Do you follow a certain order in lighting the Advent candles for example left to right?
Not really, the only stipulation is that the Rose candle (the one that appears "pink") is lighted on the third Sunday of Advent.
Are Protestants pluralists inclusivists or exclusivists?
Protestantism is a wide group of people who identify themselves as christians and the only real thing that unites all of them is their opposition to Roman Catholisism, so your answer is all three!
What is the different belief's of a protestant and church of Ireland?
The difference is that catholics believe in humans already dead as saints when the bible clearly states that there is no one saint other than God only and that God forbids having Idols such as the virgen Mary and worship them.
What accreditation should you look for in a seminary?
The first and foremost important thing is do they believe the Scriptures are the word of God and are the final authority in all matters of faith and doctrine...I mean do they really believe it...if not, do not go there....
How was the way Protestantism spread similar to the way things spread through the internet today?
by the right actions
What does the Protestant Church believe?
Defining and setting forth Protestant beliefs in full would take a book. For this purpose,
we'll confine ourselves to setting down the major principles.
1. Only Scripture is the basis of the Christian faith and the church.
2. Only By Grace - we are saved by God's grace alone, and not by any works
3. Only by Faith - it is our faith in God's grace that enables our salvation
4. Only by Christ - salvation comes only through Jesus Christ and not through any other way.
5. Only for God's Glory - this is done for the Glory of God
In other words, the Protestant Church accepts all orthodox Christian Trinitarian doctrine as set out in the Nicene Creed. However, some Protestant Churches accept, to a lesser degree, reason and tradition as well as scripture as the basis for doctrine (eg the Anglican Church). But scripture always takes precedence.
However, the Protestant Church rejects the teachings of Rome in various Roman doctrines. These include:
- Purgatory
- Limbo
- The over veneration of Mary
- Traditions surrounding Mary (eg the identity of her mother, grandparents etc, her perpetual virginal state, her assumption)
- the selling of indulgences
- the infallibility of the pope
- praying to dead saints
- using saints to intercede (Jesus is our only mediator and advocate)
- transubstantiation and the doctrines surrounding the continual sacrifice at the mass
and many others. The Protestant Church believes these have no substance either in scripture or historically and are therefore heretical.
What is a name for a soul in purgatory?
There is no such thing as a "name" for a soul in purgatory. They are just souls in the interim location between heaven and hell, being purified by the flames so that they can get to heaven.
Note: I personally believe that purgatory doesn't exist and that there is only heaven and hell. Jesus is the only way for the suffering is forever, not just temporary.
Roman Catholic AnswerIn Christian theology, there are only two states in which one can end: heaven or hell. There are, however, until the end of the world, three states in which those destined for heaven exist, they are commonly called the Church Militant (members of Christ's Church on earth); the Church Triumphant (the souls in Heaven); and the Church Suffering, which is comprised of the souls detained in purgatory. Please note that purgatory is not so much a place as a state in which God purifies a soul that has died, that is destined for heaven, and is not perfect, as nothing imperfect can enter heaven. This state (or "place" if you will) will cease to exist at the end of the world as everyone will either be in heaven or hell.Can a Bishop close a church when there is no alternative for the parishioners?
Bishops can and do close churches. Many diocese are selling assets to pay abuse claims etc. The Bishop may merge parishes will low attendance. Hope this helps.
How old was Jesus when he started to heal people?
dear friend it is beleived that jesus was aound 30 years old when he started to heal people and thanks for asking the question
Who were the Protestants protesting?
They were "protestant" to many, though not all, of the policies and creeds of Catholic church in general.
Yes. Baptism places an indelible spiritual mark on our soul that cannot be removed. This mark gives us a new permanent configuration to Christ and a specific standing in the Church. It identifies us as an adopted child of God. Therefore in most cases, "once a Catholic, always a Catholic" is true. Because Catholics do not believe in "once saved, always saved" a few Catholics will also freely choose to permanently separate themselves from God through mortal sin and go to hell.
Who did the Protestants say was the head of the church?
Jesus Christ is the King and Head of the Church.
