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The Lutheran Church emerged in the 16th century as theologians called for reform in the Catholic Church. With Martin Luther’s posting of the 95 Theses in the University community of Wittenberg, unrest with the religious establishment that had been brewing for a century was released in a dramatic way. The result was |
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Luther was a theologian, able and ready to tackle the theological issues of his day. Luther was also a pastor. When he had occasion to travel around Saxony in 1528 (he was under the protection of Frederick of Saxony), he was greatly disappointed by the state of basic religious knowledge and understanding. |
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The Lutheran Church celebrates two sacraments — Holy Baptism and Holy Communion. In each sacrament, we receive God’s gifts in a concrete form. We hear God’s promise, we acknowledge Jesus’ words of command, we feel, we taste, we are touched by God’s amazing grace. Holy Baptism is the one-time sacrament that brings us into the Church and connects our lives with the Cross of Christ and the promise of everlasting life. Holy Communion is the sacrament that we receive again and again, assuring us of the new life and forgiveness given by God that nurtures and sustains us. |
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