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The Reformed are orange, while Catholics are green. But Lutherans don't seem to have a particular color at least that I've ever seen.

My soul magnifies the Lord And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior; Because He has regarded the lowliness of His handmaid; For behold, henceforth all generations shall call me blessed; Because He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name; And His mercy is from generation...

Twelve Myths of Church History Unraveled In a brief essay, poster Svigel, a Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Dallas Theological Seminary, debunks twelve myths of Church history commonly encountered here on CF from a wide spectrum of traditions, including ... The...

If we are not saved through our good works, then what role do good works play in the Christian life? What exactly are the good works God has created us in Christ to do, and what is their purpose? In this excellent, short video, Dr. Scott Keith answers the question "Is Obedience Necessary for...

Here is an excellent 11 minute video covering five of the most commonly given scriptural reasons infants should be baptized.

Merry Christmas to you and to your family. May God bless your celebration of his Nativity this year. Electronically yours, Tangible. Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives...

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Ok. This is something that's been bouncing around in the back of my mind for a while. Maybe you guys can help me sort this out. The standard reason given that the Reformed (Zwinglians) do not have the Real Presence is that when they say the Verba, even when they say "is", what they really mean...

Why did the Jews have to go before Pilate to get him to crucify Jesus when later they were able to stone St. Stephen to death themselves? Does it have to do with "celebrity" status of Jesus, vs. St. Stephen who was a common man?

Why did the Jews have to go before Pilate to get him to crucify Jesus when later they were able to stone Stephen to death themselves?

So I work in a nursing home. Our associate pastor comes once monthly to bring the Word to our residents, but communion is not offered. This evening one of our elders surprised me by coming in (rather late in the evening) to visit the members of our congregation. He said that he was bringing them...

My wife and I have been invited to participate in the Bible 101 program put out by CPH. Does anyone here have any experience with it? My fear is that it might be just an Evangelical style, bible-as-historical-information centered bible study like I was exposed to for thirty years or more, only...

I'm sure it doesn't. But is there somewhere that would be close? I'm thinking of a midwestern town where the majority are practicing LCMS Lutherans, especially high-mid church Lutherans serious about enjoying, preserving and passing on their Lutheran identity. Other personally appealing...

I have a co-worker who is homosexual, a great worker, great attitude, well liked and respected, but - wow - a real flamer. :) So he is very excited to be getting married to his boyfriend in six months or so. If you were in my position (that is, recognizing that gay marriage is legal fiction and...

I thought this would be a good topic to open up for discussion. If you visited an RCC church, would you bow or genuflect before the altar?

I'd like to kick start a discussion on the Holy Spirit with this quote from Dr. Scott Murray of Memorial Lutheran Church, Houston - People often feel that the ministry of the Spirit is to provide a glorious improvement on the humility and weakness of God's Son; "Ooh, now we're getting...

The Gospel For Those Broken By The Church by Rod Rosenbladt - YouTube

Rules: 1) Know what a Jesus Juke is (mille grazie VC): The Jesus Juke. - Stuff Christians Like 2) Jesus juke the previous post. 3) Post a friendly, innocuous statement that the following poster can use as building materials for a guilt grenade...

Sno-daze Do you suffer from having your posts read like bad advertizing copy!?!? Well, look no further! Now you have a thread to post in! So what will it be?!?! YES or NO

Should posters in GT be required to subscribe to the orthodox doctrine of the hypostatic union?