Lutheranism 101

Provides general information on the Lutheran Faith.

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Lutheranism 101 Holy Baptism examines how Jesus establishes Baptism as the sacrament that makes us children of God and delivers the gracious gifts of God- forgiveness of sins, rescue from death and the devil, and eternal salvation-to all who believe this. Whether you are a lifelong Lutheran or new to Lutheranism and wondering what Holy Baptism is all about, this book will be your guide. Lutheranism 101 Holy Baptism: digs into the basics of Lutheran theology; examines the importance of Holy Baptism for the believer; explores how Holy Baptism shapes the whole life of a believer; makes connections between Holy Baptism and the whole of Lutheran doctrine and teaching. Book jacket.

For those who want to learn more about God and His love for us through Christ, Lutheranism 101 for Kids helps teach what Lutherans believe, teach, and confess. Especially for preconfirmation students, this book creates a solid foundation upon which a lifetime of sound teaching can be built. Explore Lutheranism An introduction to the basics of the Bible, the catechism, and the hymnal Make connections between what Lutherans believe and what Lutherans do Visit Iutheranism101.com to download the free Leader's Guide Book jacket.

Lutheranism 101 examines our Lutheran beliefs and heritage in a fresh way. If 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.

"Following Jesus is hard enough without having to navigate the rocky terrain of church culture all by yourself. The Lutheran Handbook is the indispensable companion for anyone trying to become a well-informed church-goer and have a chuckle now and then. Timeless biblical truths stand alongside everyday life situations that everyone meets, with step-by-step instructions that make the going easy" -- BACK COVER.

This volume analyses the societal legacy of Lutheranism in Finland in broad terms. It contributes to the recent renewed interest in the history of religion in Finland and the Nordic countries by bringing together researchers in history, political science, economics, social psychology, education, linguistics, media studies, and theology to examine the mutual relationship between Lutheranism and society in Finland. The two main foci are (i) the historical effects of the Reformation and its aftermath on societal structures and on national identity, values, linguistic culture, education, and the economy, and (ii) the adaptation of the church – and its theology – to changes in the geo-political and sociocultural context. Important sub-themes include nationalism and religion, the secularization and institutionalization of traditional values, multiple Protestant ethics, and long continuities in history. Overall the book argues that large changes in societies cannot be explained via ‘secular’ factors alone, such as economic development or urbanization, but that factors pertaining to religion provide substantial explanatory power for understanding societal change and the resulting societal structures.