Does anyone know what the impetus is for Luther (and our) understanding of the nature of the Eucharist? I'm referring specifically to the Sacramental Union instead of transubstantiation ( Read more... )

Hope you all had fantastic Reformation Sunday services, brothers and sisters!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=102kvQ1dWoY

What writings would be best to look at if I want to understand how Luther understood sola scriptura? Thanks.

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Anyone here been to Wittenberg? Other then me?

Ganked from an e-mail conversation with a friend who is new to the faith. We were chatting, and she expressed great concern that she had irrevocably messed up any chance she had of having a relationship with God. This is what I sent her ( Read more... )

What is the difference between ELCA, LCMS, and WELS? I'm going to be baptized ELCA, and I know that ELCA is considered the most liberal of the 3. I know that they ordain women but all 3 are considered Lutheran. What are the differences in your opinion? No basing on any of these please, just looking for some ideas for how they're different.

Hey all. I'm converting to Lutheranism (ELCA) from Judaism. :-) Just thought I'd say hi. I'm going to be baptized in the fall.

Hi all. I have a question for some of you. But before that, I want to tell you what this is not... This is not an invitation to revisit the LCMS/ELCA pissing contests that have erupted here in the past. This is not me seeking to correct anyone on their doctrine or beliefs.

What this is is me seeking to understand the perspective of people who ( Read more... )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=102kvQ1dWoY

Unfortunately the embedding had been disabled on this video. But it's well worth checking out.

Rev. Charles Lehmann + 3rd Last Sunday + Matthew 24:15-28 ( Read more... )