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About time.

Because I respect you both, and the last thing I want to see is a classic internet fight, I'm going to point out that you two are definitely talking about different things.

Starck's Prayer book is really good... and apparently it's on sale right now for four dollars!

Indeed. These were people who said that Jesus actually committed sin. I don't want to presume to sit in judgement over their souls, but there are much better books out there to be reading. The Hammer of God is pretty good. Giertz also wrote another, much less-known fiction book: The Knights of...

One I discovered only recently: Wittenberg Nightingale

That's true.

I thought I'd share these for anyone who's interested: Lutheran Public Radio- Classic Christian Music Lutheran Radio UK-Classic and Contemporary

Please pray for our church as we begin our outreach programs for the year. We desperately need these, as we are very small.

I would describe the difference as the Anglican church is more 'swingy' than Lutheranism, that is, it's more likely to go to extremes. Rather than being united by a confession, they're united by the Book of Common Prayer. That being said, the ACNA has a friendly relationship with the LCMS and...

Here's a couple helpful passages: Baptism is typified in the story of Noah, the story of Naaman, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the crossing of the Jordan. In addition, when Christ was baptized, the Holy Spirit descended on Him to show what happens at all baptisms, and where the Spirit is...

Lutherans do not believe in soul sleep, I can't say whether Luther did though. " And although the angels in heaven pray for us (as Christ Himself also does), as also do the saints on earth, and perhaps also in heaven..." SA 2.2 "Although concerning the saints we concede that, just as, when...

In most cases, the difference between Lutheranism and other protestants is something like this: Protestants: "Believe so that you'll be saved!" Lutherans: "Believe! You're saved!" This is why baptism might look like an ex opere operato thing in Lutheran circles, but without faith it's pointless.

It's effective no matter what. (assuming that the community means what the words mean; we're not talking about Mormon baptisms here) HOWEVER, it's effective as a promise to be believed, not some magic thing that saves you without your knowledge. Basically, baptism says: "you're saved in Christ!"...

While I realize that he wasn't really a theologian, but a philosopher, I do appreciate some of his writings, especially his edifying discourse on James 1:17-22 and his "Crowd is Untruth". I was wondering if any of you have read any of his works? (Feel free to tell me if some of them have some...

Assuming everything works out, Greek Directed Study, God and Evil, 1 Samuel, Literary Criticism, and my Thesis.

1 We praise You and acknowledge You, O God, to be the Lord, The Father everlasting, by all the earth adored. To You all angel powers cry aloud, the heavens sing, The cherubim and seraphim their praises to You bring: “O holy, holy, holy Lord God of Sabaoth; Your majesty and glory fill the...

Well, speaking as someone who believes it, I'd say that the worst part is when people take only those two words and make them mean something they don't. A lot of people take it to mean "I am good at reading the bible, better than others, even." which is almost never true. Doctrine is judged by...

I recommend trying to find some animes that don't have this problem. Here's a few: Trigun (Wild West and Sci-Fi anime written by a Japanese Christian) Nichijou (One of my absolute favourites, slice of life anime) Angel Beats! (WARNING!: Will make you feel feelings) Death Note (It's death note, I...

Meditation is a natural part of human life. In that way it's kind of like asking if worship is sinful. It could be, if you went about it the wrong way. Sometimes I like to sit down, establish a steady breathing rhythm, and repeat the Jesus Prayer (Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me...