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Recent content by Merlin475

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    Novice Preachers

    In my denomination, they are not newbies as in they are not inexperienced. Sure, preaching for the first time is a unique test of its own, but pastors are well prepared for it
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    Which Christian Denomination Do We Believe?

    "Hardly a need for theology there." Is it not a theological belief to purposefully follow the will of the Father? Was Jesus commandment for the people rooted in His perfect understanding of theology or was it not? Let me ask the question you quoted from me in a different way. What does the...
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    Novice Preachers

    I think prospective pastors should practice as well. They should have lots of practice. That's why Lutheran pastors first become familiar with the functions of the church, the fundamentals of the law and the gospel, and their role as the leader of the church. And even after that, they are an...
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    A Question for Catholics

    He acknowledged her place as the Mother of God and believed for her to have had a special calling that no else had which was to bear and raise the Son of God. It's quite a stellar thing for Mary to so readily submit to the will of God. This is why she is so blessed: she openly and humbly...
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    Which Christian Denomination Do We Believe?

    There is of course one grand "Church" which is the common faith that we share as Christians. Do I think I've found the "perfect" in Lutheranism? Well, the closest we'll ever get to experiencing heaven and perfection on this earth is in church. There are a lot of similarities between what...
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    Which Christian Denomination Do We Believe?

    You don't think that the denomination of a church is a good indicator of their doctrine?
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    Which Christian Denomination Do We Believe?

    All you've been able to give me for what a good church looks like is that the members don't do "anything sinful." That's very general and unspecific
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    Which Christian Denomination Do We Believe?

    It's circular reasoning to use a premise as the conclusion because it sends the logic or lack thereof into an endless spiral. It would certainly help though, right? Participating in the denomination that is the most doctrinally sound would help give someone the best chance of understanding what...
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    Which Christian Denomination Do We Believe?

    What does wickedness look like in the church?
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    Which Christian Denomination Do We Believe?

    How can you say denomination doesn't matter when you also point out that there are churches that teach false doctrine? You imply that is the only thing you care about when you said, "All I care about is what Christ done for me on the cross."
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    Which Christian Denomination Do We Believe?

    So everyone is wrong because no one knows everything. Do you think the material in the Bible is enough information to conduct a proper church service? If not, then how do we know what a Christian is? How do we know what a church is? How do we know what proper worship looks like? Additionally...
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    Which Christian Denomination Do We Believe?

    Behavior in what context? Their outward appearance during the church service? Do we say someone is a Christian just because they smile and do nice things for other people? The members or congregation is only one aspect of the church. How about the interpretation of the Word that is being...
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    Which Christian Denomination Do We Believe?

    Do you care about the fact that there are churches that teach false doctrine? Christ didn't just die for you. The Bible wasn't made just for you to believe in its truth
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    A Question for Catholics

    Luther didn't venerate Mary in the same way that Catholics do by praying to her and believing she has the power to intercede on their behalf even to this day. I should have specified what I meant by veneration. I was implying the way that Catholics venerate Mother Mary. Martin Luther did not...
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    Which Christian Denomination Do We Believe?

    The fruit meaning how the Christians behave?
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