100 Questions for Lutherans

[Erasmus]

Is conversion to a denomination necessary?

No, not necessarily. I've gotten a lot of requests to do a 100 Questions for Non-denominational Christians so it seems I should.

 

[Erasmus]

Why not convert to Christianity instead? The rewards are far better.

Non-denominational you mean?

 

[Erasmus]

I certainly am glad you are not God.

His only request to me was.

Will you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and savior?

If yes…. please “confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved”.

Everything else I have done for you…. through my son Jesus Christ.

The list is endless…..

Thank you, I believe in God and Jesus and I accept Them as truth.

 

[Erasmus]

If you ever find a perfect church, don't go there you'll ruin it

This is very upsetting. I was made to feel this way in my previous church which is why I am now forced to find a new home spiritually.

 

[Erasmus]

that’s a lot of questions , how would you answer them ?

I can not answer them because I am not Lutheran. I also would not like any Non-Lutherans to answer them please.

 

[Erasmus]

I beg you...

Pleeeeze don't.

There is only One Truth, One Way, and One Church.

Denomination is just another word for division.

I understand the attraction of Churches that are quiet and orderly, but we must embrace all of the Born Again brethren.

Are you advocating Non-denominationalism?

 

[Erasmus]

God does not call us to convert to denominations.
God does not allow any denomination into Heaven.
God only accepts His Children who have been Born-Again through the Power of His Holy Spirit.

Read/Study/Pray the Gospel of John

Well that is your interpretation and I would love to hear about it.

 

[Erasmus]

I think there are different branches of Lutheranism so the answers you get may vary depending on who you ask.

Yes, I did hear about this recently. Thank you for informing me.

 

[Erasmus]

Yes
No
Maybe
Not sure
I plead the 5th
Can you repeat that
I did, then I didn’t, but I might again
Let me ask my mom
Etc…

Okay.....

 

[Erasmus]

We are to follow Jesus and let Jesus teach us His ways, we are not to follow any churches doctrines to follow their ways. we go to church to discuss the Lord with others who love Him we praise and worship him there, forgiving misunderstandings.

God gave us Luther and the printing press at about the same time. before that people were not to read the few scriptures available to them. God opened up his word for man to follow him, not to follow church doctrine.

Thank you for speaking from the heart and sharing your opinion on this.

 

[Erasmus]

Kind of disappointed that everyone on here seems to have the exact same view of this but that's fine. So nobody here has a denomination?

 

[Magenta]

Kind of disappointed that everyone on here seems to have the exact same view of this but that's fine. So nobody here has a denomination?

My church has a denominational name attached to it but it is not something I converted to.

 

[DavidTree]

Well that is your interpretation and I would love to hear about it.

No interpretation needed just the Word.
Can you find anyplace in Christ, in the Scripture, that the Lord establishes for us a 'denomination' to follow?

I have attended many different denominations throughout my walk with the Lord.
Raised in a Catholic family, then separated unto God thru the Gospel by attending a non-denominational home church.
After that attended another non-denominational church (with differing beliefs) and then unto a Pentecostal church, then to a Baptist church, then to a 'Word of Life' = name it and claim it church', then to a Messianic church, then to another Messianic church that was going backwards to the Law, then to 'Word of Life Bible Institute in NY, then to a Calvary Baptist and some more.

Here is what I find/found in Scripture and in those many different denominations:
A.) Either you believe God at His Word or you don't or you are unsure what to believe
B.) Either you are Born-Again by the Spirit or you are not
C.) You can be saved and love God no matter what the denomination
D.) You can be mislead in all the denominations including non-denominations
E.) The Word of God is the only Truth
F.) The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is your only Truth to fully knowing Truth
G.) When all else fails, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ never fails
H.) Pray for each other, forgive each other and love each other as Christ loves you

 

[Erasmus]

My church has a denominational name attached to it but it is not something I converted to.

So you wouldn't advocate anyone joining your denomination?

 

[Magenta]

So you wouldn't advocate anyone joining your denomination?

I recommend my church often and with much fervor because it is awesome.

It still is not something I converted to.

 

[Erasmus]

No interpretation needed just the Word.
Can you find anyplace in Christ, in the Scripture, that the Lord establishes for us a 'denomination' to follow?

I have attended many different denominations throughout my walk with the Lord.
Raised in a Catholic family, then separated unto God thru the Gospel by attending a non-denominational home church.
After that attended another non-denominational church (with differing beliefs) and then unto a Pentecostal church, then to a Baptist church, then to a 'Word of Life' = name it and claim it church', then to a Messianic church, then to another Messianic church that was going backwards to the Law, then to 'Word of Life Bible Institute in NY, then to a Calvary Baptist and some more.

Here is what I find/found in Scripture and in those many different denominations:
A.) Either you believe God at His Word or you don't or you are unsure what to believe
B.) Either you are Born-Again by the Spirit or you are not
C.) You can be saved and love God no matter what the denomination
D.) You can be mislead in all the denominations including non-denominations
E.) The Word of God is the only Truth
F.) The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is your only Truth to fully knowing Truth
G.) When all else fails, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ never fails
H.) Pray for each other, forgive each other and love each other as Christ loves you

Well I would say that not all denominations are equal. What should you do if your in a bad church? It seems like you're denouncing exactly what you have done yourself. You talk about being Catholic then Non-denominational. Pentecostal, Baptist, Messianic. I'm trying to find out which church I should attend and what I should call myself. I want to find out which denominations are valid or satanic. Before you jump at me and disagree why don't you try thinking about what I'm saying? You might find you actually agree with me. I don't have the time to just jump between church and church and satanists pretending to be Christians. I want to skip the nonsense you did and land at the Church I should be at on the first go. If you disagree with denominations that's fine, just advocate Non-denominationalism. It seems that you would be a hypocrite on this matter however since you claim to have attended a variety of denominational churches that all have different beliefs on things.

 

[Erasmus]

I recommend my church often and with much fervor because it is awesome.

It still is not something I converted to.

Should I join your particular church? What is your church?

 

[Magenta]

Should I join your particular church? What is your church?

You are certainly welcome to join. Are you anywhere near the Pacific northwest?

 

[Erasmus]

You are certainly welcome to join. Are you anywhere near the Pacific northwest?

No. I live in the state of Texas currently.

 

[Magenta]

No. I live in the state of Texas currently.

In my early days as a Christian, I attended a number of different churches and denominations looking
for a home. Even Roman Catholic ones! I found Anglican and Lutheran churches to be much like the RCC.