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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.
1,475 Questions
What does a Fire Department Chaplain do?
When he is called to fires, he can baptise, hear confessions and give absolution to those in danger of death.
I think that most Catholics think that their religion is the only one who gets you in to heaven. I know several catholics who have left the church and found new life. The catholic faith does not teach the bible. The bible is the one thing all of us need to know and follow.
Roman Catholic AnswerMost Catholics do NOT despise Protestants. They are our brothers through baptism. Most Catholics feel sorry that they have been raised outside the faith and reject most of the teachings of Jesus Christ because they have been taught all their lives that the Bible, alone, is sufficient. Consequently, they feel sorry that they have been denied most the consolations of the Christian faith through their heritage. If you are not going to Mass on Sunday, you have a serious lack of knowledge of your faith, I would suggest that you make an appointment with your priest and sit down to discuss these issues with him.
As for the first answer, "the church does not teach the Bible". That is an absurd accusation: The Catholic church wrote the Bible, and preserved it for the past twenty centuries. Without the Church there would be no Bible, it would never have been written, never have been translated, never have been preserved all this time.
If you and your spouse are not married and you wish to get baptized is this a problem?
This question is illogical by definition. "Spouse" implies that you are already married. There isn't a problem with being baptized; baptizm and marriage have nothing to do with each other. However, if you are a Christian and you are having extramarital sex, that is a problem. 1 Corinthians 5:11 (NKJV) states "But now I have written to you not to keep company with anyone named a brother" (in other words, a Christian) "who is sexually immoral, or covetous, or an idolater…"
Do Presbyterians worship saints and the Blessed Mother?
Presbyterians generally believe everyone that is saved is a saint.
They do not worship anyone other than Jesus, the Father and the Holy Ghost. To do otherwise might be considered blasphemy. They do hold Mary in high esteem though, and would undoubtedly regard her as a saint.
Any book of the Bible is wonderful ! A good start could be Psalms, Proverbs, and the Gospels (Matthew, Mark , Luke and John).
What are the sheaves that are being brought in in the famous hymn Bringing in the Sheaves?
"Sheaves" is the plural of "sheaf," which the dictionary defines as "a bundle of cut stalks of grain or similar plants bound with straw or twine." The premise of the hymn is based on Jesus' comparison between a harvest of grain and people being "brought into" the kingdom of God. Luke 10:2 - Then He said to them, "The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest."
Is graeme mcdowell a protestant?
I'd Say so, from the school he went to anyway, Coleraine Academical Institution.
Why were protestant services in English?
This was because Henry viii wanted to respond to Martin Luther's complaint of church services in latin and people not understanding them
What was the Catholic Church replaced by?
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Catholic AnswerThe question, as asked, makes no sense, as the Catholic Church is the Mystical Body of Our Blessed Lord, Jesus Christ (see Acts 9:1-5; 1 Cor 12:12-14) and His Bride (see Eph 5:23; John 3:29, Matt 9:15; Apoc {Rev} 19:7, 21:3, 22:17). Obviously, as Our Blessed Lord has guaranteed the Catholic Church until the end of time and send the Holy Spirit to guide it, it is never going to be "replaced by" anything.How many people were martyred by the Catholic church for translating or possessing Bibles?
I don't know. Hard to say. Probably in the same ball-park as the number who were martyred for being Catholic priests.
How can you tell when zeal and passion in religion cross over the line into fanaticism?
The Collins Dictionary defines a fanatic as "a person whose enthusiasm or zeal for something is extreme or beyond normal limits", and fanaticism as "wildly excessive or irrational devotion, dedication, or enthusiasm." Winston Churchill defined a fanatic as "one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." There is a fine line between zeal and fanaticism. Fanaticism could be described as being excessively zealous and unable to be reasoned with. Paul was very zealous, but he was able to be reasoned with: he was not mad or crazy, but was rational and able to reason:-
Act 26:21 For this reason the Jews seized me in the temple, and tried to kill me.
Act 26:22 Having therefore obtained the help that is from God, I stand to this day testifying both to small and great, saying nothing but what the prophets and Moses said would happen,
Act 26:23 how the Christ must suffer, and how, by the resurrection of the dead, he would be first to proclaim light both to these people and to the Gentiles."
Act 26:24 As he thus made his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, "Paul, you are crazy! Your great learning is driving you insane!"
Act 26:25 But he said, "I am not crazy, most excellent Festus, but boldly declare words of truth and reasonableness.
Act 26:26 For the king knows of these things, to whom also I speak freely. For I am persuaded that none of these things is hidden from him, for this has not been done in a corner.
Act 26:27 King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you believe."
Act 26:28 Agrippa said to Paul, "With a little persuasion are you trying to make me a Christian?" [WEB]
Another translation:-
Act 26:24 As Paul was saying these things in his defense, Festus exclaimed loudly, "You have lost your mind, Paul! Your great learning is driving you insane!"
Act 26:25 But Paul replied, "I have notlost my mind, most excellent Festus, but am speaking true and rational words.
Act 26:26 For the king knows about these things, and I am speaking freely to him, because I cannot believe that any of these things has escaped his notice, for this was not done in a corner.
Act 26:27 Do you believe the prophets, King Agrippa?I know that you believe."
Act 26:28 Agrippa said to Paul, "In such a short time are you persuading me to become a Christian?" [NET]
One book that deals with this is "Practical Religion" by J.C. Ryle, first published in 1878, and reprinted since - for example, see Special:Booksources449 X, Evangelical Press, 2001. Refer to Chapter 8 on "Zeal' . He was a Bishop in the Church of England, so he was certainly not a wild-eyed fanatic.Zeal in religion is a burning desire to please God. This zeal has been counterfeited by Satan, but true zeal is according to knowledge:-
Rom 10:2 For I bear them record that they [Unconverted Jews in Israel] have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.
Rom 10:3 For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.
True zeal is from true motives, about things according to God's mind and sanctioned by plain examples in the Bible, and tempered with love and a deep humility. The Bible commends zeal:-
Num 25:11 Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, hath turned my wrath away from the children of Israel, while he was zealous for my sake among them, that I consumed not the children of Israel in my jealousy.
Num 25:12 Wherefore say, Behold, I give unto him my covenant of peace:
Num 25:13 And he shall have it, and his seed after him, even the covenant of an everlasting priesthood; because he was zealous for his God, and made an atonement for the children of Israel.
Zeal is commanded:-
Gal 4:18 But it is good to be zealous always in a good thing, and not only in my being present with you.
Tit 2:14 who gave Himself for us that He might redeem us from all iniquity and purify to Himself a special people, zealous of good works.
Rev 3:19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten; therefore be zealous and repent.
However, we are not to be a zealot, who in 73AD were people who committed suicide rather than surrender, but is defined today as " a person fanatically dedicated to a cause."
Elijah is one who was known as being one who was zealous for God.
1 Kings 19:10 (King James Version)10And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.His zeal for God was an expression of what is described as his jealousy for God. It was thus not at all on his own behalf. He of course stood out like a sore thumb in the wicked northern kingdom of Israel to whom he ministered.
Many today who have a zeal for God are indeed regarded as fanatics. Sometimes this is because of simple ignorance of the real spirit or motivation of the person. It may also be due to the natural opposition that exists in the unregenerate human heart to the things of the Spirit of God. In a world which is increasingly secular and irreligious, ordinary Christians look like fanatics to some or are labeled as such.
Festus no doubt thought Paul was a fanatic of a sort. See interchange between Festus and Paul below.
Acts 26:24-25 (King James Version)24And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad.
25But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
This is one difference, as noted in the first answer above. People who have a true zeal for God are open to being entreated and have possession of humility since they are aware of how feeble ultimately is their defense of the truth in terms of their own ability. Paul was able to calmly and soberly account for his position, since he had personal knowledge of all the relevant facts in relation to what he is asserting. People who have a zeal and passion for the truth will take the time and will gladly explain their position and speak with reason to those who wish to listen. People who react with anger whenever they are questioned are tending more towards fanaticism.
Is it ok to kill a man for having an affair with your wife?
(CEV) Do not murder.
(GNB) "Do not commit murder.
(LITV) You shall not murder.
(WEB) "You shall not murder.
However, upon sincere repentance, all sins can be forgiven, and that includes murder.
Is there a possible way to end this conflict between the Protestant and Catholic?
Yes a ceasefire has been called and for the last few years everything has been fine.
When was Evangelical Friends International created?
Evangelical Friends International was created in 1989.
What is a spiritually dead church?
We can use the Pharisees as an example of this. They had lost their love of God and become so legalistic they were not an example, a good example, of what a believer should be. They scorned the Truth, Jesus, when they saw it because it disrupted their traditons etc. The same can happen to a church. We can become so caught up in the day-to-day part of religion we no longer are close to God. We become stale. The Holy Spirit is no longer able to move and do something new in their hearts because they are so bound up by traditions etc. The Israelites did the same thing. God said at one point. " Their lips praise me but their hearts are far from me." When worship of God becomes mundane and "same old", and we no longer want to obey God, we are in danger of becoming dead spiritually, whether it is a church or a person.
United Methodist Church decorations in sanctuary?
Some United Methodist sanctuaries will have little if any decoration other than a cross, the Christian flag and sometimes the US flag. However, many UM churches decorate their sanctuaries with banners appropriate to the liturgical season. A few UM churches get more experimental with their decorations, as can be seen at http://www.flickr.com/photos/24408597@N02/collections/72157611102045220/
What is Joel Osteen's education level?
I think Joel Osteen is a wonderful speaker. I love what he has to say, he is truly wonderful. I do however notice in his casual way of speaking. It's as if there is an uneducated social class of influence, perhaps from his upbringing. His choice of grammatical words however are often not correct.
Where did the churches power come from?
The Church gained power after the Roman empire fell. For many years, Christians were persecuted by Roman emperors who were strongly opposed to the Church. When the Roman empire was falling, Constantine went into power and allowed Christians to practice their faith openly. Romans turned to the religion to hold on to their many traditions and practices, which is why the Church is heavily influenced by Roman culture. More and more people turned to Christianity during the fall of Rome which allowed the Church to gain the power it needed to survive over many centuries.
How did James Ussher work out that the Earth was about 6000 years old?
Archbishop James Ussher counted back the ages of the people mentioned in the Bible as being direct descendants of Adam.
Who are Moorish and Methodist?
The Berbers from north Africa were followers of Islam and often called Moors (black) during the Middle Ages because of their dark skin. In the year 711 Count Julian of Ceuta in Spain, a follower of Arianism, called on the Moors for support, because the king had converted to Catholicism and demanded that his nobles follow suit. This began a long period of Moorish rule in Spain. Methodism is a branch of Christian Protestanism originating in England.
