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Recent content by Daniel Stinson

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    Calling yourself a Prophet?

    Depending upon the Scripture referenced, in some instances, prophesying is merely witnessing what's already been written. It's one of those areas where the modern English wording isn't consistently applied in context. I do believe what's necessary for salvation has already been revealed in...
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    What is your view of atonement?

    The atonement of universalism, is also known as antinomianism. It's an extreme view of there being no need for the law in any capacity. There's essentially no balance between law and gospel. Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk
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    What is your view of atonement?

    As a Confessional Lutheran, LCMS: We practice vicarious atonement and universal atonement (not to be confused with the atonement of universalism). Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk
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    Rome and The true Eucharist ?????

    As a Lutheran (LCMS) congregational member, we proclaim the real/true presence of Christ Jesus in Holy Communion. It's actually a required belief in our doctrine, and a necessary belief to hold to, otherwise the Sacrament is withheld by the pastor.
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    What is the non Catholic view of this?

    ◄ Luke 9 ► English Standard Version Jesus Heals a Boy with an Unclean Spirit 37On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great crowd met him. 38And behold, a man from the crowd cried out, “Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child. 39And behold, a spirit...
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    What is the non Catholic view of this?

    ◄ Mark 9 ► English Standard Version Jesus Heals a Boy with an Unclean Spirit 14And when they came to the disciples, they saw a great crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them. 15And immediately all the crowd, when they saw him, were greatly amazed and ran up to him and greeted him...
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    What is the non Catholic view of this?

    ◄ Matthew 17 ► English Standard Version Jesus Heals a Boy with a Demon 14And when they came to the crowd, a man came up to him and, kneeling before him, 15said, “Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and he suffers terribly. For often he falls into the fire, and often into the...
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    Now’s the Time To End Tax Exemptions for Religious Institutions

    I think the bigger issue is tax reduction status for married couples. If traditional marriage didn't have tax exemptions, there wouldn't be a "fairness" argument for the court system to take into consideration. In legal terms, a marriage license is just a specified term for civil union...
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    What is the non Catholic view of this?

    Yes, I just read your article in full. Unlike mainline-Protestantism, the Confessional Lutherans don't claim not to be Catholic, just not Roman-Catholic per say. Also, Confessional Lutherans consecrate the Eucharist, and our doctrine of Sacramental Union prominently proclaims the true...
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    What is the non Catholic view of this?

    1 Corinthians 11:17-34 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+11%3A17-34&version=ESV
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    What is the non Catholic view of this?

    As a Lutheran, LCMS member, we tend to be demographically: rural, small-town, or greater-metropolitian in nature. Many alternative lifestyles are frowned upon and aren't acceptable. Most Satanist congregate in larger numbers within larger cities, obviously closer to the media as well...
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    What is the non Catholic view of this?

    Is this the document you're referencing? Satanism & the Eucharist
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    Lutheran teachings on election

    Being witnessed too, is proof of election, and God working through others, fulfilling his will. So, evangelism goes hand-in-hand with election. Imputed faith simply means God receives all glory for preordaining the opportunity to witness and evangelize. The will of the flesh tempts us from and...
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    Lutheran teachings on election

    The Four Books of Sentences is a book of theology written by Peter Lombard in the 12th century, from which Luther achieved his Doctorate in Catholicism. "Love" is the centerpiece of the scholastic-theology of Lombard, and I would be interested in understanding the extent to which Arminian "love"...
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    Lutheran teachings on election

    My personal experience with Arminianism has been through an Aunt who pastored an UMC congregation; while other family members are UMC and Pentecostal. My Mom was raised UMC before moving over to Lutheranism. So, my viewpoint, as likely with many other Lutherans, may not concisely conform to the...