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Following Martin Luther’s lead, the Lutheran Reformation reduced the number of sacraments from seven to two: baptism and the Lord’s Supper. These two sacraments were vigorously affirmed and integrated deeply into the Lutheran vision for the good Christian life. How many sacraments are in the Lutheran church? Confirmation teaches Baptized Christians about Martin Luther’s doctrine …
Who gave the names to the Gospels? The gospels were originally anonymous. They were first named by Irenaeus, who was associated with Rome. His five-volume work, “Against the Heresies,” written around 185 CE, still survives. Who wrote the 4 Gospels? In Christian tradition, the Four Evangelists are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, the authors attributed …
How do you convince your parents to let you stop going to church? This can be a delicate situation depending on your reasons and how your parents are. You want to be respectful but at the same time you want them to respect you. The best way to tell them that you don’t want to …
The Book of Psalms has a special significance for understanding the religious life of ancient Israel. The prophets and the sages provide some insight concerning what the Hebrews thought, but the psalms give the clearest indication of what the Hebrews felt. What is the significance of psalms? The Psalms give us the means to come …
Is trading a sin? No. Trading in the stock market is not a sin as long as you are buying stocks of such companies who are not involved in the huge destruction of living beings. There are some businesses which Jain people are advised not to do. What the Bible says about investing in stocks? …
How many times can you be forgiven by God? Jesus teaches unconditional forgiveness. In Matthew, Jesus says that church members should forgive each other “seventy times seven times” (18:22), a number that symbolizes boundlessness. Can you repent more than once? On the one hand, because of the infinite Atonement of Jesus Christ, repentance is available …
In Utah, the church owns thousands of acres of agricultural land, including nearly 5,000 acres in Salt Lake County alone. Along the Utah-Wyoming line, it owns a 201,000-acre ranch with 3,000 cattle. How many acres does the LDS Church own in Utah? With nearly 670,000 acres at its disposal, the Utah-based church now towers over …
The first English Book of Common Prayer, published in 1549. What is the origin of the Book of Common Prayer? The original book, published in 1549 in the reign of Edward VI, was a product of the English Reformation following the break with Rome. The work of 1549 was the first prayer book to include …
It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles and other disciples following the Crucifixion, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus Christ (Acts of the Apostles, chapter 2), and it marks the beginning of the Christian church’s mission to the world. Did Pentecost start the church? Pentecost is regarded as the birthday of the …
What does Bible say about money? Proverbs 13:11 Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow. Proverbs 22:16 Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty. Is money mentioned in the Bible? Money is mentioned 140 times in the …