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I love it when a pastor gives examples of the original Greek or Hebrew word usage. I have always found more clarity that way. Some meaning is very difficult to translate. The Book of Concord is a difficult read, I rather enjoy using a text that WELS pastors study in the undergrad years called...

ELCA friends of mine were able to join my WELS church without taking classes. There discussion with the pastor demonstrated a sound understanding of doctrine and church fellowship. This is a rare scenario, but classes are always a great idea to refresh and learn one on one from the pastor. The...

My brother-in-law is in Japan volunteering with the Japanese Lutheran Church. He has created a blog about his experiences, and would love any support/comments that you would offer through his blog. It is found at: ht*p://opportunityinadversity.blogspot.c*m He is there until the end of March...

Does anyone else have a simpler explanation? I am not a theologian, and have trouble understanding words like "contradistinction" (found in Jack's reply). Thanks you Jack, but that was over my head, sorry.

"Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus" What does that mean?

I don't understand why the mass sacrifices Jesus in offering to the Father when the Father has sacrificed the Son for all of us. It seems backwards to try to offer the Son to the Father. Why continue to sacrifice when the work has already been completed?

Well, I filed suit against her on Tuesday, it seemed like the best plan after weighting the options. I finally feel like there will be some progress made, but the lawyer warned us that if she really wants to fight it could take until Aug/Sept to collect. She has been served a "summons" (I think...

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Lutherans believe that we enjoy free will, except that we are predestined to enjoy salvation through Jesus' sacrifice for our sins. We are free to reject this sacrifice, but we cannot choose Christ's sacrifice for our sin, because he has already chosen all of us. We cant choose to make the...

What about when compared to Matthew 5:17-20 (The Fulfillment of the Law). Jesus sounds quite legalistic. I believe what Paul wrote in Galatians 3:28, that Jesus died for all, but should we be more concerned about upholding the law? Are we too focused on grace alone to see that we also need to...

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I wasn't aware that there were any Lutheran churches that claim apostolic succession. Does anyone know which group/s? I find it quite interesting that apostolic succession could continue in any organization as long as a bishop was to ordain them.

Thanks MrPolo, but I wasn't clear apparently, As you demonstrated that other people/councils have authority in the church, isn't it true that the pope is the only man with claim to be Peter's successor, giving him authority over all other bishops? The CC believes that he is infallible when...

In a different area, a poster made the case that what Jesus said in the Gospels was only directed to the Jews, and intended for salvation through the Jews. The poster claimed that as the apostles saw little success amongst the Jews, God revealed a "new" plan for salvation through revelation to...

Is heaven the same for everyone or will some experience a better or worst heaven? I am in the midst of a financial battle with a business owner, I feel that I have been severely wronged by her sinful actions. But she also presents herself as Cristian woman, so I end up feeling like getting even...

God hates all sin. Big or small in our eyes, is the same to God. James 2:10, 1 Peter 3:18 Jesus paid for all sin, only a crook would collect payment twice (from you and Jesus) for the same sin. Jesus is the sacrifice for sin for all who believe. Sin in ignorance is still sin We should be...

Thanks DaLeKo for your post. MrPolo I believe you are incorrect in that the catholic church does teach only Peter's successor, which the pope claims for himself, is the only person in authority in the church. #85 seems to make this quite clear. You somewhat missed my point. Sorry if I wasn't...

I don't want to have to go through the lawsuit process either. But I don't know how to keep my house without the money. Lawsuit it seems is the next step. This is what I court system is there for. I trust that I will get justice.

Hey, don't feel bad, I got banned for contempt awhile back also. It did seem they were hiding from the question I posed.

Well, I'm sorry that I can't elaborate any farther than you have, but I believe that I heard the same sermon quite recently. Perhaps this premise is much more wide spread in belief.