What do the ___________believe?

[Amb1]

Post a link or two!

GT is all about discussing what we believe, and comparing notes. The only drawback to this is that we don't always get an accurate picture, due to the back and forth, polarized nature of discussionl. So I thought it would be good to give everyone a chanee to post a few links to what they really believe. Official statements are great, and informal, more popularized ones can also be very helpfull for those wanting the basics.

I have gained more of a blessing at times reading content in links that were posted by users here than in back and forth discussions. So post your material!

Please indicate what faith you are, provide the link, and then I will try to re-post all of them in this first post. And please, do not post for any other faith. Deceit is against Christian principles. I hope all of this is acceptable to the moderators as well. And any moderator who wants to help maintain the list by editing this post, feel free!


NOTE: to make the list easier to read, and more uniform give the liinks in the following format:

Church name
Link Link description
Link 2Link2 description


(Those groups which are fortunate enough to have sub-forums can have discussion if there is any dispute about which resources should be used)



The List:

A

Anglican/Episcopal:
http://anglicansonline.org/
What do Anglicans believe? (Also from Anglicans Online)
www.archbishopofcanterbury.org/ ---official site of the AoC.
http://www.ecusa.anglican.org/ ---official site of the ECUSA.

Assemblies of God believe in what we call "the 16 Fundemental Truths." It's our doctrine of beliefs.
http://ag.org/top/beliefs/truths_condensed.cfm


B
C

Catholic
http://www.vatican.va/
www.catholic.com
www.newadvent.org
http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc.htm- a searchable Catechism of the Catholic Church

D
E

Eastern Orthodox
OCA - The Orthodox Faith -Fr. Thomas Hopko, Dean Emeritus of St. Vladimir's Seminary, Crestwood, NY.
Ancient Fathers of the Desert
The way of the Ascetic: Conquering the World

F

Fellowship of Grace Brethren
Core Values & MIssion - http://www.fgbc.org/who-are-we.htm
Statement of Faith - http://www.fgbc.org/covenant-and-statement-of-faith.htm

G
H
I
J
K
L

Lutheran Brethren
http://www.clba.org/doctrine.phtml page has links to both the basic statements and the much larger commentary.

Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
http://www.lcms.org/pages/internal.asp?NavID=523 This page has a breakdown of the various major doctrines:
www.bookofconcord.org A searchable website for the Lutheran Confessions
http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/djw/lutherantheology.html A page of fantastic Lutheran theological articles, arranged by doctrine:


M
N
O
P
Q
R
S

Salvation Army
http://www.salvationarmy.org.au/beliefs/doctrines.asp doctrines of the Salvation Army as a denomination
http://www.salvationarmy.org.au/beliefs/sacraments.asp The Salvation Army's understanding of the sacraments

Seventh-day Adventist
http://www.amazingfacts.org/items/study_guides.asp video, lessons and more!
http://www.adventist.org/beliefs/fundamental/index.html Official beliefs and site
http://www.christianforums.com/t2476037-adventist-resources.html#post21115057 Additional links and resources


T
U

United Metodist Church: http://www.umc.org/site/c.gjJTJbMUI...dist_Church.htm
http://archives.umc.org/interior.asp?ptid=16&mid=1244

V
W
X
Y
Z

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[daveleau]

amb1, you only need 15 posts to post links. No need to space it out.

 

[tall73]

w w w . gth-ministries . o r g

Just a quick question, but is there a denominational affiliation here? I don't mind giving independent sites, but I would like some description please.

Thanks

 

[Freedom&Light]

Hi there!

I have to post the links of the Restoration churches of my youth. What a great list!

Churches of Christ (not the United Church of Christ or the International Church of Christ)

http://church-of-christ.org/


Disciples of Christ

http://www.disciples.org/

 

[tall73]

Hi there!

I have to post the links of the Restoration churches of my youth. What a great list!

Churches of Christ (not the United Church of Christ or the International Church of Christ)

http://church-of-christ.org/


Disciples of Christ

http://www.disciples.org/

I know, I know, I am really a stickler, but I only put denominations that you belong to. So are you currently a member of one of these?

Sorry for the inconvenience.

 

[Freedom&Light]

Actually, that's understandable! No, I'm not currently a member of either, although I was a member of the Church of Christ all through my youth and went to a CofC college...so in my heart, I will always be a member, I think. But, I'm not on the membership books of either.

But it's a good gatekeeper idea- that way, no weird, false information about a denomination can spread. Excellent!

 

[lmnop9876]

Presbyterian:

Westminster Confession of Faith (Original Version, with Scripture proofs): http://www.pap.com.au/westdocs/wcf00.htm

Westminster Larger Catechism with Scripture proofs: http://www.pap.com.au/westdocs/wlc01.htm

Westminster Shorter Catechism with Scripture proofs: http://www.pap.com.au/westdocs/wsc01.htm

there is an American version which has several changes to the original version.

 

[tall73]

Presbyterian:

Westminster Confession of Faith (Original Version, with Scripture proofs): http://www.pap.com.au/westdocs/wcf00.htm

Westminster Larger Catechism with Scripture proofs: http://www.pap.com.au/westdocs/wlc01.htm

Westminster Shorter Catechism with Scripture proofs: http://www.pap.com.au/westdocs/wsc01.htm

there is an American version which has several changes to the original version.

Thanks, I added them

 

[REVIVALPRAYING]

The Roman Church put God in a box in the steple house, but now whole Churches are traped in little boxes, and are dying going thought the same thing every Sunday, traped in a tradition.

I visited one today it was like going to the dentist, I could not wait to get out, I love the church, but I can not go back to that. For me now church has to be outside of the four walls, if I find others to worship with on not, but I can not go back.

I love Jesus and His Church, but if the Church dose not get back to book of Acts preaching and new testament worship,that church will die.

 

[tall73]

The Roman Church put God in a box in the steple house, but now whole Churches are traped in little boxes, and are dying going thought the same thing every Sunday, traped in a tradition.

I visited one today it was like going to the dentist, I could not wait to get out, I love the church, but I can not go back to that. For me now church has to be outside of the four walls, if I find others to worship with on not, but I can not go back.

I love Jesus and His Church, but if the Church dose not get back to book of Acts preaching and new testament worship,that church will die.

Sir, you may wish to make a different topic to take up such a discussion. I am sure you would get some comments. But it is beyond the scope of this thread. This is just for posting links to church's statements of their belliefs.

 

[NealP]

I WAS always confused about what the baptists believed... this should help!

~*Neal*~

 

[Counter-Reformer]

Pastoral Provision (Anglican usage within the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church) http://www.pastoralprovision.org/
http://www.stmarythevirgin.org/jackbarker.htm

The Eastern rite Catholics:
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05230a.htm
http://www.ewtn.com/library/COUNCILS/v2east.htm (vatican II)
http://www.melkite.org/eastern.htm Melkite Catholics (and other uniate Churches under the See of Rome)
http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/apost_letters/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_02051995_orientale-lumen_en.html (JPII Encyclical on the reaffirmation and encouragement of the learning of the Traditions of Eastern Catholics.)
http://www.byzcath.org/ (Home page of the Byzantine catholics)

 

[tall73]

Pastoral Provision (Anglican usage within the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church) http://www.pastoralprovision.org/
http://www.stmarythevirgin.org/jackbarker.htm

The Eastern rite Catholics:
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05230a.htm
http://www.ewtn.com/library/COUNCILS/v2east.htm (vatican II)
http://www.melkite.org/eastern.htm Melkite Catholics (and other uniate Churches under the See of Rome)
http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/apost_letters/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_02051995_orientale-lumen_en.html (JPII Encyclical on the reaffirmation and encouragement of the learning of the Traditions of Eastern Catholics.)
http://www.byzcath.org/ (Home page of the Byzantine catholics)

Ah, look like interesting links However, I need you to identify which one you belong to.

I recognize that they are both associated with the see of Rome, but I am trying to make sure no one is misrepresented.

 

[Counter-Reformer]

Ah, look like interesting links However, I need you to identify which one you belong to.

I recognize that they are both associated with the see of Rome, but I am trying to make sure no one is misrepresented.

I am a Catholic but not a Byzantine or Anglican useage. By being a Catholic, we can belong to or particiapte in the 23 other catholic Rites w/out hesitation plus, the the encyclicals comes from the Pope himself and EWTN information comes from Roman Rite Catholic sources as well. Any of the Eastern catholic members like Shelb5 can vouch for this.

 

[Counter-Reformer]

I am a Catholic but not a Byzantine or Anglican useage. By being a Catholic, we can belong to or particiapte in the 23 other catholic Rites w/out hesitation plus, the the encyclicals comes from the Pope himself and EWTN information comes from Roman Rite Catholic sources as well. Any of the Eastern catholic members like Shelb5 can vouch for this.

The Anglican use is not a seperate church or rite but another tradition within my Rite (roman rite) of saying the Liturgry of the word and eucharist.

 

[tall73]

I had read some of the history on the eastern rite, just wasn't sure how much of an issue it was.

Fair enough, will add them on
I will place them as a subset of Catholicism.

 

[welcome_snacks]

Hi there!

I have to post the links of the Restoration churches of my youth. What a great list!

Churches of Christ (not the United Church of Christ or the International Church of Christ)

http://church-of-christ.org/


Disciples of Christ

http://www.disciples.org/

I can vouch for Church of Christ site, although it's a bit limited - might look for some more to post

 

[tall73]

I can vouch for Church of Christ site, although it's a bit limited - might look for some more to post

Added

 

[CaliforniaJosiah]

I'm glad for this list and believe it helpful, but I have some comments...




1. MANY Christians don't officially belong to any denomination, and so don't have an official website of a denomination that defines their beliefs.


2. MANY Christians who do belong to a denomination don't necessarily fully embrace everything that denomination teaches or does (or even knows such). To assume that a Catholic agrees with the Catholic Church on everything, or that a Reformed believer agrees with everything in the Westminister Confession, IMO, would be presumptious and probably wrong.


3. IMO, sometimes the best way to know what an individual poster believes about something is to ask them rather than check out the doctrine page of the denomination to which they are affiliated.


Just MY view...


BTW, one of the first things I did here was to create a thread where I state, basically, what my faith is and to create a link to it in every post.


- Josiah


.

 

[wanderingone]

I didn't see anything for ELCA Lutheran linked

This is the "What ELCA Lutherans Believe page" on the ELCA denominational website:

http://www.elca.org/communication/brief.html