And please dont say lutherans are more strict... i am a lutheran and i know the basic differences....but i want to know if there are any alternate beliefs, different belief's on the sacraments, different beliefs on how to enter heaven(the creeds), i want specific belief differences... my gf is a Reformed christian but i dont think she sees a difference in the two becuase i dont think she knows the specifics of her religion like i know mine so detailed answers will help. thank you guys!
2006-11-16 06:25:47 · 5 answers · asked by stiffler 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Since you know the Lutheran beliefs...here is a site all about christian reform beliefs. Go there and there are the things below to click on and read more...good luck!!!
http://www.crcna.org/pages/beliefs.cfm
Beliefs:
Biblical Standard
The beliefs and doctrine of the Christian Reformed Church are based on the Holy Bible, God's infallible written Word contained in the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments. We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and that it is the supreme and final authority in all matters on which it speaks.
Approved Bible Translations for Worship
Doctrinal Standards
The Christian Reformed Church subscribes to the following confessions:
The Belgic Confession
The Canons of Dort
The Heidelberg Catechism
Ecumenical Creeds*
The Christian Reformed Church subscribes to the following three creeds:
The Apostles' Creed
The Athanasian Creed
The Nicene Creed
Positions
Over time, the Christian Reformed Church has clearly stated its position on a variety of contemporary topics.
2006-11-16 06:30:35 · answer #1 · answered by just lQQkin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baptism saves children into heaven vs Child Dedication until age of reason/acceptance of Savior
Communion is the body and blood of Christ vs Rembrance of what Christ did for us
Don't think there are differences on how to enter heaven.
I do think it depends on which lutheran synod you belong to and what their beliefs/teachings are.
2006-11-16 06:34:00 · answer #2 · answered by parsonsel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To really know the differences I know you can start by reading the first book from Martin Luther who was the founder of the Lutheran Church. This book outlines the reasoning for the seperation from the Church of England's Catholic Church at the time. When I went through the educational classes I remember that this book helps me to find that info.
2006-11-16 06:30:38 · answer #3 · answered by Bard's Babe 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They both reject original Church teachings which is from Christ Himself and interpret Holy Scripture by human intelligent alone thus further degrading the Word of God.
2006-11-16 06:34:07 · answer #4 · answered by Gods child 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
seriously, its really ridiculous... just stick with the basics... How can a god exist.. How is creation possible, what is the "I" or self and how does it exist, so what is there really to be judged.. and more importantly, how to lose suffering... these are more important...
2006-11-16 06:30:55 · answer #5 · answered by Tom 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋