- ELCA vs. Missouri Synod - Major Differences? - Christian Forums
Theology of the ELCA Q What has The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod (LCMS) stated officially about its differences with the theological position of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)? A
- ELCA: Is the bible inerrant? - Christian Forums
The ELCA does not insist that its members believe in the inerrancy of Scripture That is, we do not teach that the Bible contains no errors in matters of science and history, or that it is without contradiction A simple read-through of the Bible shows that this is not the case
- What are the Differences between WELS, ELCA, and LCMS?
ELCA is different from the LCMS and WELS in that they are a liberal pietist denomination They ordain women, have open communion, and do not strictly hold to the Lutheran confessions
- ELCA Call Process - and Firing of Pastors | Christian Forums
The ELCA does not actually have a universal policy only a few guidelines Each individual regional Synod has a lot of latitude in deciding how to go about the process The synod my Congregation is in for instance, allows a call committee to only consider one candidate at a time
- Being Christian in the ELCA
Though admittingly, I feel myself being more comfortable in the ELCA church simply because they open themselves to everyone, which I believe Jesus advocated Also, after doing some research, I've realized that Lutherans also believe in the Real Presence in communion and reject what most Protestants call "consubstantiation"
- Theologia Crucis - Lutherans - Christian Forums
ELCA, LCMS, WELS, ELC, MoravianStarting today August 7th, 2024, in order to post in the Married Couples, Courting Couples, or Singles forums, you will not be allowed to post if you have your Marital status designated as private Announcements will be made in the respective forums as well but please note that if yours is currently listed as Private, you will need to submit a ticket in the
- Differences in LCMS, ELCA, WELS - Christian Forums
ELCA allows women to be pastors, LCMS and WELS do not Once upon a time, if I remember right from long-ago confirmation class, before the LCA and ALC merged to become ELCA, I seem to remember that the different synods were formed somewhat from geography
- ELCA doesnt take the bible literally -- what does that mean?
Perhaps if you had looked on the ELCA website you would have had a better understanding as to how the Lutheran Church the words on the printed page As clearly stated on the web site of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America under the "Scriptures, Creeds, Confessions" link: Simply stated, the Scriptures tell about Jesus Christ
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