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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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Do all Christians believe in rapture?

No. Some Christians believe they will go through the final Tribulation, while others believe the propheside tribulation referred simply to the mass slaughter of Jews around AD 70.

What happened to the strict standards of dress formerly practiced by the Church of God of the Union Assembly?

* In 1990, the "leader", Jesse Pratt Jr, suddenly changed all the rules of his "church". Members could now wear pants, cut their hair, go to the movies, go to the doctors, use medicine...etc. The church have professed Holiness and Christianity since the early 1920s, but if you dig up records, you will find corruption. * Brother Jesse Pratt Jr. did not change the rules of the church. The church came together and after much discussion and study of the bible the church as a whole agreed that the changes were according to the bible. If you read Acts the 15th chapter you will find where they disputed about circumcision. But then it said that they were assembled with one accord. The Church of God of the Union Assembly has people in it that love the Lord and are trying their best to make Heaven their home. Have we made mistakes? Yes we have. Paul said "All have sinned and come short of the glory of God." That is what the blood of Christ was shed for. To cleanse us from our sins.

Can a Presbyterian pastor marry a couple in a Lutheran church?

There is no Presbyterian rule that prohibits the pastor from doing so. The local church may have such a rule, and the pastor may have his or her own reasons for not doing the marriage.

What caused Calvinism to draw to it so many Protestant believers?

At the time of the Protestant Reformation, there were many different leaders and ideas which could be followed; Zwingli and Calvin in Switzerland, Knox in Scotland, Luther in Germany, Cranmer in Britain, and many others. Most of these men had very similar views about salvation and their opposition to the abuses in the Roman Catholic Church, but they also had significant differences too.

Rather than a Christian denomination or sect, Calvinism is a system of thought regarding Christian beliefs (theology).

There were many contributing factors which drew Protestants to the views of John Calvin, but one of the most influential was Calvin's prolific writing. In 1536 he published what many consider his most famous work, Institutes of the Christian Religion, a book still popularly read and studied today. He wrote more than 1,300 letters still in existence, and published sermons and comments on most of the books of the Bible.

Do people have to learn to speak in tongues or does it happen naturally?

According to the bible, speaking in tongues is a spiritual gift. It is not something to be learned.

What do protestants wear?

To church? We have a small congregation & I believe smaller ones tend to have more formally dressed attendees. At mine the women wear dresses, althought some of the older women wear dress pants, while the men always wear suits. Boys dress like their fathers except rarely wear a jacket, girls always have dresses.

Every day life? We wear the sames things you wear!

Which Scripture inspired the hymn 'Rock of Ages' cleft for me hide myself in thee?

It is not directly from Scripture but a personal experience.

From June 1898 London Times: "Toplady was one day overtaken by a thunderstorm in Burrington Coombe, on the edge of my property, Blagdon, a rocky glen running up into the heart of the Mendip range, and there, taking shelter between two massive piers of our native limestone rock, he penned the hymn, Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee."

Here are some references that may have inspired the comparison:

Isaiah 26:4 Trust in the LORD forever, For in GOD the LORD, we have an everlasting Rock.

Exodus 33:20-23 But He said, "You cannot see My face, for no man can see Me and live !" Then the LORD said, "Behold, there is a place by Me, and you shall stand there on the rock; and it will come about, while My glory is passing by, that I will put you in the cleft of the rock and cover you with My hand until I have passed by. Then I will take My hand away and you shall see My back, but My face shall not be seen."

http://scriptureand.blogspot.com/2012/06/rock-of-ages.html

Are Southern Baptists protestants?

Any and all Christian denominations that are not Catholic are protestant by definition, so the answer is yes.

What is the name of the hat worn by Protestant clergy in the 19th century?

In the nineteenth century, clergy often wore the tall silk hat, also called the top hat, which was in style at the time. Clergy also wore the broad brimmed round topped hat that resembled the bowler hat.

If you get your son baptized Lutheran is he still recognized by the Catholic Church?

Short answer: Yes. Longer explanation: your son will be recognized as being baptized into the Christian community. All Christian baptisms are recognized by the Catholic Church. Longer answer: His baptism is recognized, as are other Trinitarian baptisms and church marriages, as well. That does not make him Catholic. That does not make him welcome to receive the Eucharist at a Catholic Mass. He is recognized as a baptized Christian, separated from the fullness of the Church.

What were Protestantism againist?

Protestantism was originally founded after Martin Luther split from the Catholic Church at the start of the Reformation in 1517. Thus, Protestantantism could be said to have been against Catholicism.

What does the Episcopalian religion worship?

The Episcopal Church, also known as the Church of England, or the Anglicans, worship God. They are mostly the same as the Catholic Church. The main difference is that they are not ruled by Rome but by England. Part of the reason for the split from the Catholic Church was over the marriage issue. Catholic priests cannot marry, but Episcopal priests can.

In recent years, the Catholic Church has invited the Episcopal Church to merge with them, even offering to allow the Episcopal priests to remain married. Both denominations have been wrought with scandals and divisions in recent years, and Catholics saw such a proposition as a way to help rebuild.

What is a Congressional Church?

You might be thinking of a Congregational Church - not a Congressional one.

What were some religious or Social beliefs Of presbyterianism?

Spiritually, Presbyterianism embodies the principles of Calvinism and forms the main branch of the Reformed churches. The Westminster Confession (see creed) and the Larger and Shorter Catechism composed by the Westminster Assembly, convened (1643-49) by the British Parliament, provide the doctrinal and liturgical standards for Presbyterian churches. These assert the sovereignty of God and the prime authority of Scripture as guides to church doctrine. The Bible is held to be the rule of government and discipline, as well as faith. Presbyterians accept the sacraments of baptism and the Lord's Supper. They are opposed to state interference in ecclesiastical affairs

What are some characteristics of the puritan society?

Some of the characteristics of the Puritan Society is that they are quiet people, not noisy and do practice self-discipline. This is a good thing, righteous.
Also, they do voluntary work, not to attract attention, its' to help others, as is requested in every Great Religion of the world: being kind.
The above was learned by myself only because I visited a friend of a friend's mother, and was invited to sit at a meeting with them. I asked later of that kind lady about what sort of social work she did, and she replied she drove a van delivering meals on wheels for the elderly and the poor.
At the same time as this brief yet wonderful encounter with beauty in people, it was in a cold city and I had only a sleeping bag to sleep at a place, and it was Winter, and she then, without myself asking, gave myself some woollen blankets to put over myself.
No-one can tell myself the Puritans are not kind and nice and thoughtful, since I have the proof they are very, very nice. And, I did not get asked for money, neither did I get pushed into or pressured into anything there. All I was asked to do was to be polite in their home, and quiet at their meeting. I noticed their clothes were clean, the home was clean and tidy, the lady's hair was clean and superbly well-kept. They were pleasant and thoughtful and quiet, clean-living folk that I still love and remember.

Why do protestant churches have plain windows?

Do they? Many that I've been in certainly don't...

Why do protestants believe King Billy was a Protestant if he was really a Catholic?

the protestants believe king billy was a protestant because that's what they are forced to believe other wise it would cause much debate among their faith.

What are the differences between assembly of god and Evangelical Covenant Church?

The Assemblies of God are the largest classical Pentecostal denomination, representing about 66.5 million members in 360,000 congregations and 140 national churches/organizations. They were founded in 1914 in the U.S., and became an international fellowship in 1988.

The Evangelical Covenant Church has about 300,000 members in 800 congregations, and was founded in 1885 by Swedish Lutheran Immigrants to the U.S. They are an Evangelical denomination, almost entirely within the United States and Canada.

Why did Mary you order mass executions of Protestants when she assumed the throne in 1553?

Mainly, Mary I of England wanted to restore the throne and the country of England to Roman Catholicism. Because of this, she considered being a Protestant a crime and ordered mass executions.

What are the responsibilities of a Protestant?

A protestant must renounce all earthly ways and establish a personal relationship with God. Protestants live by faith, as they fully trust in the mercy and grace of God.