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MarkRohfrietsch

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Hiya a new Lutheran here, been reading up on ideals and stuff and all the good stuff and I have to say i like. Next step is finding a good church near me. Think I know of one so I'll get in contact with em and give it a go.

Welcome zach to TCL!
 
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Welcome Zach! Since you are new to the ring, Ahem:o, ah, madhou...:o kaff, kaff, ah, um... denomination, may I be so bold as to recommend three books:

A Summary Of Christian Doctrine
By: Edward W.A. Koehler

Spirituality Of The Cross
By: Gene Edward Veith, Jr.

And lastly that tome of Lutheranism (heavy reading here):
Book Of Concord

These will give you a strong understanding of Lutheran doctrine, theology and some of the early the history of our Denomination. Definately most of the whys and wherefores.

Welcome!
 
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