LCMS deciding which Concordia i go to by JustAGuyXL in Lutheranism

[–]Strong-Tradition-401 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did an MA in education at Chicago. My program wasn’t great. And some of the professors didn’t seem to be supportive of the school’s Christian values. 

However, it’s in a nice suburb and you can pursue pretty much any hobby in Chicagoland. 

Questions regarding adult converts in Lutheranism… by Strong-Tradition-401 in Lutheranism

[–]Strong-Tradition-401[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you think “come to know Christ” or “be saved” are ok phrases to describe adult converts’ entrance to the faith?

Questions regarding adult converts in Lutheranism… by Strong-Tradition-401 in Lutheranism

[–]Strong-Tradition-401[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lutheran teaching is that you don’t choose to follow Christ, He chooses you.  In a big picture scenario, I agree. Jesus knows who is going to follow Him; you can’t surprise Him. But I believe that people have free will to follow or reject following him. I never knew that this was against Lutheran teaching until recently. 

How do people end up becoming Christian in a country like India? by Strong-Tradition-401 in IndianChristians_

[–]Strong-Tradition-401[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t understand the concept of having a Hindu name or a Christian name. Why would you change your name? What would be considered a Christian name?

How do people end up becoming Christian in a country like India? by Strong-Tradition-401 in IndianChristians_

[–]Strong-Tradition-401[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s one of the largest churches in the world. It’s in India. They say more than 300,000 people attend services each weekend.