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Hey there. As I understand it Lutherans believe in single predestination, that is, they believe that God has chosen people to be saved but hasn't chosen who's damned. They also believe that Jesus died for the sins of everyone, not just some people. How is it possible for those who are not...

I am a Lutheran, but I have been very confused lately about Lutheran predestination. Lutherans believe that some people are predestined by God, and some aren't. Those who aren't do not necessarily go to hell. How are those that aren't predestined saved if they aren't predestined? They'd have to...

I am a young woman and I live in Frankfurt. Once a week I visit church with my family. I go to school and I like to sing. After finishing school I want to study English. My father is working for the government and I have 3 sisters, younger than me. My favorite singer is Father Alfred Flury.

Ebenezer Lutheran Church in San Francisco, also known as 'Her Church', is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and identifies as a congregation which focuses on women's spirituality and feminist thealogies. The congregation also advertises itself as a centre for women...

I wrote a blog post about silence and hesychasm in prayer. I would appreciate your thoughts: A Lutheran Approach to Hesychasm

Good morning all, Christ is risen! I'm Alex - a confessional Lutheran of the Missouri Synod. I'm a college student, finishing up my second year at George Mason University majoring in mathematics with a minor in religious studies (early church history is my focus!), and after I graduate I plan...

Hey there, if this needs moved go ahead. I'm really unsure if I put this in the correct place. For a few months now, I have been going to an ELCA church. It is the Lutheran church nearest to me. I was made aware the ELCA is generally viewed as a more "liberal" Lutheran church. I don't mind...

Hey guys. I'm getting an official membership at my Lutheran church so I can take communion. but a few weeks ago I was too excited so I took communion prematurely without permission to. they have closed communion so no one eats to their harm. so did I eat to my harm? If so, is it a forgivable...

Hey everyone. I'm pretty new to this thread, so I'm sorry in advance for such a heavy question, but I think insights from other Christians might really help and somewhat calm the storm inside me. I'm in a bit of a tough spot in my faith and I'm not really sure how to handle it. I don't have a...

Hello everyone, This is something that has been weighing quite heavily on me of late. I was brought up in the Baptist Church, and have identified as such for my entire time here on Earth. Over the years, I have done modest amounts of research into the other denominations. This delving has been...

I am interested in learning the differences between WELS and LCMS. I have recently relocated to an area where there are congregations from both synods in town. The only Lutheran choice in the town I lived in prior was LCMS. So what would be a good source to learn the differences between them?

Hello, I'm new to these forums but I want to tell my story. I am 18, and my high school graduation is coming up and I am going to Hofstra University on Long Island, NY for finance this autumn. I want to tell everyone the story of my beliefs throughout my adolesence. I was baptised and raised...

I am not Lutheran, but I saw the question posted by someone else in another thread. The person asked if Lutherans can be considered Reformed.

I asked this in a different thread, but someone suggested to ask it here also. I know this is long, but I really need advice. I will try to explain the best I can. I apologize if there is any confusion. My boyfriend and I are 22 years old and have been together for almost 2 years. He and his...

I know this is long, but I really need advice. I will try to explain the best I can. I apologize if there is any confusion. My boyfriend and I are 22 years old and have been together for almost 2 years. He and his family are very strong Lutherans and I grew up in a relaxed Methodist environment...