American Evangelical Theology
Lutherans
believe that wherever the Word of God is preached there
will be real Christians. Therefore, the Church is
invisible and there are real Christians in all churches
and denominations (please see
The Distinction Between Orthodox and
Heterodox Churches).
Many people who are coming from evangelical and
non-denominational churches are surprised to learn that
Lutherans were the first to be called evangelicals.
If you are a member of an evangelical and/or
non-denominational church, here are ten questions to help
you learn more about what Lutherans believe and how it
may be different from your church.
For each question, think of your belief (or what your
church/denomination teaches) and then click on the link
to see how Lutherans answer these questions.
1.
What is your
authority?
How do you know what you believe (i.e. about God, the
Gospel, Salvation, etc.) is correct?
2. What value do you place on
church
tradition
and/or the early church fathers?
3. What is the role of
God's
law?
4. What is the
Gospel?
5. How does a person
become a
Christian?
6. What is
faith?
7. What is your view of
God's
Word?
8. What is your view of
Baptism?
9. What is your view of the
Lord's
Supper?
10. What was the
Reformation?
Please visit the separate pages that highlight two of
American's most popular and successful pastors
(Rick Warren
and
Joel Osteen). These
pages will help the reader understand how Lutherans
understand
Purpose Driven
theology and the
teachings of Osteen.
Here are various articles that address some of the
differences between Lutherans and evangelicals. In
addition, there are some articles that highlight some
church issues that concern Lutherans.
Bible-Believing
Liberals
Man-Centered vs. Christ-Centered
Church
Repentance: Roman Catholicism, American
Evangelicalism & Lutheranism
Narcissism Goes to
Church
Modern Worship
Music
The Theology of the Church Growth
Movement
The Pew versus the Sanctuary
A Theology of Glory and a Theology of
the Cross
Truth and Theology: Priorities for the
Church Today
Lutheran and Arminian Theology: Their
Differing Emphases and the Resulting Impact on
Worship
Is the Church a Business? Who are we to
please?
Cardinal Principles of Lutheranism and
“Evangelical Theology
The Six Commandments of the
Boomers
The Gospel in the Background (“Seeker
Sensitive” Churches)
Visit
The Wittenberg Trail Online
Community
Here are some videos that highlight how Lutherans
understand all the different denominations.
What about all the different denominations?
Rev. Ernie
Lassman, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church in Seattle,
WA, posted this video on both his church website and
on YouTube.
What is the Church?
Rev. Ernie
Lassman, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church in Seattle,
WA, posted this video on both his church website and
on YouTube.
What is the invisible Church?
Rev. Ernie
Lassman, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church in Seattle,
WA, posted this video on both his church website and
on YouTube.
Here are some videos made by evangelicals who are
concerned about what is happening in some churches today.
The "Me Church" - It Is All About Me
Me
Worship - It Is All About Me
Prosperity Praise
Drive-Through Church
Church Growth - A Recipe For Success