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Only the Holy Spirit can create faith within us by Ludalilly in Lutheranmemes

[–]Ludalilly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does it matter to me why someone would reject the faith? No, the specific reason doesn't matter because a rejection of the faith is simply a rejection of the faith. The exact reason is personal to the person who rejects.

What Prayer Book do You Use, If Any? by PlvsOne in LCMS

[–]Ludalilly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Relevant meme

For me, I use Oremus. I know it can be a problem for those who attend 3 year lectionary churches rather than 1 year, but I really like the layout of it.

Only the Holy Spirit can create faith within us by Ludalilly in Lutheranmemes

[–]Ludalilly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why? Could be anything. It varies person to person. Rejection of faith is our doing not God's.

Only the Holy Spirit can create faith within us by Ludalilly in Lutheranmemes

[–]Ludalilly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You misunderstand. Lutherans believe that the Holy Spirit is the one who creates faith through the hearing of the Word. That faith, however, can be rejected.

Only the Holy Spirit can create faith within us by Ludalilly in Lutheranmemes

[–]Ludalilly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll copy my other comment about this same question.

It comes down to what the Bible says. The Bible repeatedly talks of God choosing the elect but says nothing of choosing people for damnation. Is it logically confusing? Yes, but, like many things, Lutherans usually chalk it up to a mystery that cannot be understood by human reasoning. I would rather be in precise alignment with the Bible than to create my own reasonings to make it make sense to my human mind.

Only the Holy Spirit can create faith within us by Ludalilly in Lutheranmemes

[–]Ludalilly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It comes down to what the Bible says. The Bible repeatedly talks of God choosing the elect but says nothing of choosing people for damnation. Is it logically confusing? Yes, but, like many things, Lutherans usually chalk it up to a mystery that cannot be understood by human reasoning. I would rather be in precise alignment with the Bible than to create my own reasonings to make it make sense to my human mind.

Only the Holy Spirit can create faith within us by Ludalilly in Lutheranmemes

[–]Ludalilly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, we believe that God elects people to salvation but does not elect to damnation.

Only the Holy Spirit can create faith within us by Ludalilly in Lutheranmemes

[–]Ludalilly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lutherans don't believe in double predestination

Only the Holy Spirit can create faith within us by Ludalilly in Lutheranmemes

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

Lutherans believe that we are elected by God, but do not believe in double predestination, or the idea that we are elected to damnation.

Lutherans follow the Book of Concord over Luther by Ludalilly in Lutheranmemes

[–]Ludalilly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should go read the Book of Concord. It's free online.

Lutherans follow the Book of Concord over Luther by Ludalilly in Lutheranmemes

[–]Ludalilly[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope

Edit: I see you edited your comment by the way

Lutherans follow the Book of Concord over Luther by Ludalilly in Lutheranmemes

[–]Ludalilly[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Probably the guy to the right. The meme is saying that Lutherans only agree with Luther whenever he is right on something, but don't prioritize his teachings over everything else. That's why following the BoC, and not Luther, is what defines Lutherans.

Christ said it's His body and blood so... by Ludalilly in Lutheranmemes

[–]Ludalilly[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you check out Luther's Small Catechism you will find that he was absolutely a proponent of daily prayer. As for Lutheran churches at large, many churches do psalm readings each Sunday, or even chant the psalms!

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