Willkomm Antichrist
Every Lutheran Christian who knows the confession of his church not only by name, but who has read it attentively, will find the clear statement in it: This portion powerfully shows that he (the Pope) is the true End- or Antichrist who has set himself against Christ and exalted himself over Christ. …
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The Augsburg Confession: Article 22 Of Both Kinds in the Sacrament By Pastor Nathanael Mayhew Disputed Articles Beginning with Article XXII the Lutherans deal with those issues that they knew were at variance with the teachings of the Roman Church. These issues include the Lord’s Supper (Articles XXII, and XXIV), the Priesthood (Articles
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Purgatory and the Bible Written by Nathanael Mayhew The Roman Catholic teaching about purgatory is closely connected to its teaching concerning the prayers of the saints. The doctrine of purgatory was first established by Pope Gregory I in 593 AD. He declared that souls of believers enter purgatory for purification before passing into heaven and that prayers
Read MoreBirthcontrol
Is It Permissible for a Christian to Use Birth Control? This is something you should discuss with your pastor, because there are different types of birth control, different circumstances, different motives, and different preconceived ideas about the subject. When the Bible does not speak directly to specific situations, your pastor can help you identify the
Read MorePornography
Pornography has been with us from ancient times, ever since man’s view of his sexuality was corrupted by the Fall. Following their sin, Adam and Eve for the first time felt the need to make coverings for their nakedness. Ever since then, the sexual sensibilities and desires that began as a perfect facet of God’s
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The Augsburg Confession: Article 21 Of the Invocation of Saints By Nathanael Mayhew The topic discussed in this article is that of the role of departed Christians in the lives of Christians still in this earthly life. In our editions this article is entitled “The Cult of Saints” – pointing out that it is
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