Being Lutheran
Author: A. Trevor Sutton
Publisher:
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780758651785
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhy are you Lutheran? It's a valid question in this modern age of denominations, distinctions, and choices.
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Being Lutheran Today
Author: Carsten J. Ludder
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Published: 2018-06-30
Total Pages: 118
ISBN-13: 1546235140
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBeing Lutheran Today: A Laypersons Guide to Our History, Belief and Practice will help the reader understand what Lutherans believe about the basics of the Christian faith. In easy to read language, you are given a historical perspective of the core beliefs of those who count themselves as Lutherans. The book sets forth the tenets of Lutheran doctrine; what Lutherans generally believe in practice; how to read the Bible; what the sacraments of baptism and Holy Communion are about for Lutherans; the basics of Lutheran worship and the faith of the church expressed in the Apostles Creed.
Principles of Lutheran Theology
Author: Carl E. Braaten
Publisher: Fortress Press
Published: 1985
Total Pages: 164
ISBN-13: 9781451404845
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFirst published in 1983, Principles of Lutheran Theology has guided students into theological reflection on the landmarks of Christian faith as understood in the Lutheran confessional heritage for a generation. The book sets forth the main principles of classical Lutheran theology but with an eschatological accent. Canon, confession, ecumenicity, Christ-centeredness, sacrament, law/ gospel, and two kingdoms are all examined not only in terms of their original meaning and historical development but also in light of current reflections. In this new edition, Braaten takes stock of the research and reflection of the last twenty-five years and also adds a chapter on the distinctive, Archimedean Lutheran insight into the hiddenness of God as a fount or ground of all theologizing. This new edition, cross-referenced to key readings in Luther's Works and The Book of Concord, will both equip and facilitate the search for a contemporary articulation of Christian identity in light of the church's historic commitments.
Book of Harmony
Author: Martin J. Lohrmann
Publisher: Fortress Press
Published: 2016-09-07
Total Pages: 191
ISBN-13: 1506401104
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Reformation-era writings that make up the Lutheran Confessions remain lively resources for Christian ministry and mission today. Because each of the documents within the Book of Concord was written with a specific context and rhetorical purpose in mind, each has its own compelling story and objectives. Luther's catechisms present the faith for daily life at the grass-roots level, with teaching elements that we might now view as typical of social media and multimedia. The Augsburg Confession and its Apology provide an adaptable foundation for preaching, teaching, church organization, and dialogue that is rooted in the promise of Christ, received through faith. Fifteen years after the Diet of Worms, the Smalcald Articles reveal yet another "Here I stand" moment for Luther. Finally, the Formula of Concord shows how the next generations of Lutherans used collaboration and consensus as they wrestled with important themes of faith and life. In summary, as these texts engage us with their stories, they invite us to consider what is most important about our journeys of faith and Christian witness in today's twenty-first-century contexts.
Lutheranism 101 Worship
Author: Thomas M. Winger
Publisher:
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780758634092
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Quick, usable, comprehensive, concise"--Cover.
Lutheranism 101
Author: Scot A. Kinnaman
Publisher:
Published: 2015
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780758648235
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLutheranism 101 Here you stand, wondering what the Lutheran Church is all about. Lutheranism 101 examines our Lutheran beliefs and heritage in a fresh way. Whether you are a lifelong Lutheran searching for more information or new to Lutheranism looking to understand what we believe, this book will be your guide. Explore the basics of Lutheran theology, Dig into the history of Lutheranism, Make connections between what Lutherans believe and what Lutherans do, Visit Iutheranism101.com Book jacket.
Confessing the Gospel
Author: Samuel H. Nafzger
Publisher:
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780758651860
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis modern dogmatics text is invaluable for Lutheran pastors, teachers, professors and Christians who desire to arrive at a deeper understanding of the Lutheran confession of the faith.
A Graceful Life
Author: Bradley Hanson
Publisher: Augsburg Books
Published:
Total Pages: 220
ISBN-13: 9781451404456
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe author understands spirituality to be the attitudes, convictions, and practices that give a definite shape to religious faith. Further, he asserts that spirituality is experiential and practical, for it concerns the specific forms by which faith is expressed and nurtured.The book describes the special emphases of Lutheran spirituality and recommends practices that nurture a vital spirituality. After an introductory chapter on the contemporary context, each of the seven chapters explores a major theme of Lutheran spirituality. A final chapter speculates on the future of Lutheran spirituality. Each chapter includes questions for reflection and group and individual practices. An appendix gives suggestions for group use.
Has American Christianity Failed?
Author: Bryan Wolfmueller
Publisher:
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780758649416
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Wolfmueller sounds the alarm against the false teaching and dangerous practices of Christianity in America. He offers a beautiful alternative: the sweet savor of the Gospel, which brings us to to the real comfort, joy, peace, freedom, and sure hope of Christ." -- Back cover
Theology the Lutheran Way
Author: Oswald Bayer
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Published: 2007-09-14
Total Pages: 331
ISBN-13: 0802824528
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRather than asking if theology is theoretical or practical -- a question that reveals a fundamental lack of understanding about the nature of theology in general -- it is better to ask "What exactly is theology?" It is this question that Oswald Bayer attempts to answer in Theology the Lutheran Way, clearing up misconceptions about the essence of theology. Along with Luther himself, Bayer claims that theology, rather than being something that we do, is really what God does. Based primarily on the third section of Bayer's original German work of the same title, this book evaluates certain approaches to theology that have been influential, from Schleiermacher's understanding of theology to debates with Kant, Hegel, and Bultmann. It also includes a substantial section on Luther from the original in order to clarify the Lutheran tradition.
