Doxology:
I would like some information about the history of the Doxology at the end of the Lord prayer. When was it added, and who wrote the passage?
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Does God Have a Sense of Humor?:
Does God have a sense of humor? One of the reasons I ask this question is when I think about those who believe in the theory of evolution and appear to be at a complete loss when ...
Last Modified: 12/12/2005 12:52:12 |
false teaching:
WELS places an awful lot of emphasis on false teaching and its destruction. They stick to their guns on all doctrine. If they have the whole truth as they claim, Thumbs up! My ...
Last Modified: 11/29/2005 07:09:26 |
The invisible church:
I've been taught that the church catholic is invisible and includes the whole body of believers--past, present and future; that all who believe in Christ are a part of his Church. ...
Last Modified: 11/28/2005 06:47:02 |
Mega church movement:
I recently read an article on the mega church movement. The article stated that more and more Americans are flocking towards non-denominational, mega churches. Churches that feat...
Last Modified: 11/28/2005 06:39:32 |
virtue:
What are the Pauline virtues?
Last Modified: 11/22/2005 06:41:29 |
Purpose Driven Life:
I just finished reading a question by a concerned WELS member with regard to the use of Rick Warren's Purpose Driven Life being used in some congregations of his/your synod. As a m...
Last Modified: 11/08/2005 08:14:10 |
The fall into sin:
Did God hold Adam accountable for the sin he and Eve committed since Adam was the head of the house?
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Election from Eternity:
In my ladies' Bible study class (we're) using the book Justification by Mueller. I mentioned that God in his omniscience knew that sin would enter the world and therefore before th...
Last Modified: 10/22/2005 10:47:50 |
Saints:
What constitutes to us, as Lutheran Christians, a "Saint?" How does the term differ for us vis-a-vis other Christians?? Are Saints composed only of the apostles?? Can other peop...
Last Modified: 10/18/2005 11:58:00 |
scripture regarding accepting Christ:
In answer to the question "what is the difference between a decision for Christ and accepting Christ," 1 Corinthians 12:3b is referred to as declaring that no one can choose by hi...
Last Modified: 10/16/2005 14:02:25 |
Sanctification:
In 1 Cor. 7:14, Paul tells us that an unbelieving spouse is sanctified through (or in) the believing spouse. Typically, we think of justification (payment of debt) preceding sanct...
Last Modified: 10/13/2005 14:14:42 |
Protestant:
Is wels lutheran church a Protestant church? Does it believe in Martin Luther's work?
Last Modified: 10/10/2005 14:06:53 |
Use of the term "good luck" and other superstitions:
When I was younger I frequently used the term "good luck" and didn't really think about what I was saying at all. A few years ago I realized that if I believed in "luck" then I wa...
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Short Explanation:
Who wrote the "Short Explanation" that appears in most English editions of the Little Catechism, following the Little Catechism itself? (For example the 1943 CPH edition I have.)
Last Modified: 09/15/2005 14:15:00 |
Decision vs. accepting:
What is the difference between a "Decision for Christ" and "accepting Christ"?
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sanctification:
When it comes to santification, I understand that the good works come only from the power of the Holy Spirit and it is not of my own power that I can do anything good. My ques...
Last Modified: 08/19/2005 12:06:10 |
Church Attendance:
When you join a WELS church are you not allowed to attend another Christian church's worship services?
Last Modified: 08/19/2005 11:37:52 |
The Psalms and Invoking the Saints:
I noticed that Roman Catholics refer to Psalm 103:20 as a Scripture proof for invoking the saints (angels). How can one state that speaking to angels is wrong when Scripture gives ...
Last Modified: 08/16/2005 16:17:25 |
Church & Ministry:
Re. Luther's Works, CPH, Volume 39, p. 305 ff, Martin Luther states that a Christian Congregation has the right to call etc. Does WELS accept the views Luther puts forth in this...
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