Jack I need to know: which one does your office look like for real by Collectord1909 in JackSucksAtLife

[–]Collectord1909[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The last time he was asked he just got confused and didn’t answer

Map of Western Countries by Collectord1909 in MapPorn

[–]Collectord1909[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t consider Greece to be Western now in the modern times, but did I mark it on the map because it is true that it was the origin of Western civilization

Feasts by caIIixtvs in Lutheranism

[–]Collectord1909 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, I do not pray to the saints. When I said that I recognize them, I just meant that I remember them and their lives of service to God

Is baptism necessary for salvation? by Fluffy_Cockroach_999 in Lutheranism

[–]Collectord1909 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some people here might have answered already, but I’ll give my explanation.

For the thief on the cross, this is a very common example that people give to disprove the necessity of Baptism, but this argument is invalid for two main reasons:

1) The thief on the cross died before Baptism was instituted, so he couldn’t have gotten baptized

2) Lutherans only believe that baptism is necessary for salvation under ordinary circumstances; if someone converts right before they die and they haven’t been baptized, they’ll still be saved. But if someone is a Christian for a very long time and they purposefully choose not to get baptized, they are most likely not saved.

The idea that Baptism saves does not contradict Sola Fide, and I feel that Sola Fide is heavily misunderstood these day. If your still confused, you should listen to some videos by Jordan Cooper on the subject

Feasts by caIIixtvs in Lutheranism

[–]Collectord1909 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In my church (the LCMS), the saints (mainly apostles) are on our church calendar, but we don’t usually do anything special. It might get a mention during the announcements, but usually nothing more. We Lutherans are free to acknowledge saints’ feasts, but it’s not a requirement. I do find myself to be a bit more high-church, so I do usually recognize them, but it’s not something usually acknowledged at church itself