lutheran beliefs

[skins38]

I went on a date with a girl not to long ago, it seems that we might start hanging out more. Im baptist and shes luthera. I dont really know what lutheran believe or what makes them diffrent then baptist and i was just wanting to see what their beliefs are. Thanks

[Chuck7]

I visisted one once. I was offended when they served communion. Unless you are a member you are not allowed to participate in communion.

Brother Chuck

[Rebel Hog]

How Do Lutherans Look upon the Bible?

To borrow a phrase from Luther, the Bible is "the manger in which the Word of God is laid." While Lutherans recognize differences in the way the Bible should be studied and interpreted, it is accepted as the primary and authoritative witness to the church's faith. Written and transcribed by many authors over a period of many centuries, the Bible bears remarkable testimony to the mighty acts of God in the lives of people and nations. In the Old Testament is found the vivid account of God's covenant relationship to Israel. In the New Testament is found the story of God's new covenant with all of creation in Jesus.

The New Testament is the first-hand proclamation of those who lived through the events of Jesus' life, death, and Resurrection. As such, it is the authority for Christian faith and practice. The Bible is thus not a definitive record of history or science. Rather, it is the record of the drama of God's saving care for creation throughout the course of history

[motor]

http://www.elca.org/co/brief.html#top

this explains their belief

[Rebel Hog]

Lutherans

Origin: Protestant Foundation
Prime Philosophy: Lutheranism
Founder: Martin Luther
Founding Date: Oct. 31, 1517
Church Structure: Comprised of bishops, pastors, and deaconesses who are ranked temporally. The Lutheran Church is comprised of 35 districts united in a Synod.
Mission: The church is called to proclaim the Word of Christ, administer the Sacraments and give itself to the world in deeds of service and love.

Religious Doctrines

God: Trinitarian Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Sacraments: Baptism, Communion
Salvation: Saved through Faith alone, Saved by Grace alone
Scriptures: 66 books, supernaturally inspired, Follows the premise of Sola Fide
Dogmatic Origins: Sola Scriptura, doctrines defined by the Book of Concord
Church: reformation of the church catholic, Lutheranism is considered the true religion but other Christians can be true believers

[mr-pirk]

The Lutheran church I visited seemed like it was full of God loving folks.

Thanks Mr-Pirk

[Rebel Hog]

Bro.Pirk, yes they are God loving folks, but so are the Mormans.
It's not if they believe in God, but how they believe in HIM.
Lutheran,
Scriptures: 66 books, supernaturally inspired, Follows the premise of Sola Fide
Dogmatic Origins: Sola Scriptura, doctrines defined by the Book of Concord
Church: reformation of the church catholic, Lutheranism is considered the true religion but other Christians are true believers.

[The Rev]

Bro. Skin, I believe that Baptist and Lutherans will get along better than the Baptist and Pentecostals... The two of you will proably get along, at least theologically. ( is that a word?)
But pray about it, if it's God's will, He will bring it to pass.
Good luck, Brother.

[PKnTX]

ORIGINAL: Chuck7

I visisted one once. I was offended when they served communion. Unless you are a member you are not allowed to participate in communion.

Brother Chuck

There more than one division of the Lutheran Church.
Here's another to look at, Missouri Synod.
http://www.lcms.org/

Chuck7,
My simplistic understanding, others please correct me
if I'm off base about the reasoning (as opposed to your
disagreement. Discussion of that is a given)

I've known others to be offended and it is hard to accept
I suppose. The belief that the communion sacrement should
be taken onlyby people who are spiritually prepared is hard to
swallow (no pun intended). Usually an elder will ask some simple
questionsattempting to ensure thatwhatis seen as very powerful is taken with appropriate seriousness and understanding of its
purpose. To distribute otherwise is seen as irresponsible,
possibly to the detriment ofsomeone who is'nt prepared.
Chuck, don't take this as me saying you were'nt or are'nt
good enough or ready for this sacrement. This is my understanding
of this situation.

As for a Baptist getting along with a Lutheran, well that's
question for the ages. There are some physical aspects of
each that might cause problems if either are inclined. I grew
up in a Lutheran church. One minor (to me) thing I noticed
was the alcohol issue. As this relates to communion, real wine
is used. Maby not real good wine, but real wine.Along with
that, having a beer or three is not particularly frowned on.
Don't take this wrong, drunkeness (sp?) is BAD. I've been
led to believe drinking alcohol is really frowned on in the
Baptist Church, which is why most Baptist only drink at home
(I'M KIDDING, PLEASE DO NOT FLAME ME!). Anyway, I would
suggest you get to know this girl and the two of you can talk
about what YOU believe and or where you want to go from
here. I would nevertry to encourage either of you to leave your
church, a common ground can often be found.

relationship counsler
PKnTX

[Rebel Hog]

Pk, very sound advice, brother!