Instruction Before Baptism:
After Philip had shared the Gospel with him, the Ethiopian desired to be baptized, and was (Acts 8:35-37). After Peter preached the Gospel to the crowd, some were converted and ...
Last Modified: 12/15/2005 13:40:16 |
Absolution without Baptism:
Is Absolution invalid to a person who believes but was not yet baptized?
Last Modified: 11/28/2005 10:26:04 |
Baptism: WELS and Roman Catholic:
What are the similarities and the differences between the WELS and the Roman Catholic doctrines of Baptism?
Last Modified: 11/22/2005 06:47:40 |
prayer:
I am studying Ferhard forde's book "on being a theologian of the cross," and think I am at least beginning to understand the Heidelberg Disputation with the help of this book. ...
Last Modified: 11/10/2005 12:26:07 |
Mary's intercession:
As a Christian I have always believed that we should pray for one another. I also believe in the communion of the saints. By virtue of our baptism, we are incorporated into Chris...
Last Modified: 10/27/2005 06:53:49 |
Baptism:
What are the duties and responsibilities of baptismal sponsors?
Last Modified: 10/26/2005 15:30:26 |
Methodist baptism accepted in WELS church?:
My fiance initially wasn't sure if he was baptized until he asked his mom and found out that he had been baptized in a Methodist church. Is this recognized by the WELS church? An...
Last Modified: 10/24/2005 15:18:56 |
Essential Christian Doctrine:
On occasion I hear a nationally-syndicated conservatice Christian radio broadcast that claims to be commited to defending orthodox, biblical, Christian teaching. The program's inte...
Last Modified: 10/17/2005 07:07:53 |
Laying on of hands & baptism:
In Hebrews 6, the author discusses three pairs of "first teachings" of Christ. In his second pair he lists "instructions about washings and the laying on of hands". In the book ...
Last Modified: 10/16/2005 13:37:48 |
Etiquette:
My question is about an appropriate offering and messages of thanks to a minister and congregation for the baptisim of my 11 year old adopted daughter. We are not members of this ...
Last Modified: 09/28/2005 15:22:23 |
Roman Catholic baptism:
Does WELS accept Roman Catholic baptism as valid?
Last Modified: 09/16/2005 14:23:36 |
Luther quote and catechism:
I came across this on the internet. The man who made the website quoted from a book, so I don't know if this is from any of Luther's works or not. Do you know if he said this? "...
Last Modified: 08/29/2005 15:31:39 |
Qualifications for God-parent:
My sister is a WELS member and has asked me to be a God-Parent for her daughter, my niece. Can I be a God-parent since I'm Presbyterian?
Last Modified: 07/25/2005 13:51:28 |
confirmation:
Do Missouri Synod followers receive the sacrament of confirmation?
Last Modified: 07/19/2005 16:07:00 |
Baptism:
I know a 16-year-old who has never been baptized and now she would like to be baptized. Can a WELS pastor baptize her and what does she need to do before she can be baptized?
Last Modified: 07/13/2005 07:02:54 |
Sponsors:
My wife and I are WELS members. Would we be able to ask my brother and his wife who are Catholic to be sponsors or godparents?
Last Modified: 06/03/2005 15:09:30 |
Christian baptism before the institution of baptism?:
The Catechism states: The Sacrament of Holy Baptism was instituted by Jesus' command to baptize all nations in the name of the triune God. Jesus instituted baptism in Galilee near...
Last Modified: 05/21/2005 08:27:46 |
Jesus' baptism:
1. Why was Jesus' baptism necessary if he was free of sin and the Holy Spirit was with him? 2. The Augsburg Confession states that every human is already condemned from the firs...
Last Modified: 05/16/2005 05:55:54 |
Jesus baptizing people:
I recall a pastor a few years past in a Bible Study class declaring that Jesus, while he was on earth, did not personally baptize anyone. His disciples did the baptizing. Yet I not...
Last Modified: 05/07/2005 08:42:46 |
why sprinkling or washing:
My wife belongs to the Christian Church and, of course, I am a Lutheran. Now and then I get into conversations concerning baptism with her fellow church members. Their contention...
Last Modified: 05/02/2005 09:51:07 |