whats the difference between Lutheran& methodist?

Answer 1

Comparing United Methodist to Lutheran:

Bible:
Methodist- Believe the Bible Contains the Word of God, much disagreement here.
Lutheran- Accept the Bible as the written witness to God's revelation of saving action through Jesus Christ.

Sacraments-
Methodist- Consider baptism and holy communion not only symbolic, but as signs of God's grace.
Lutheran- Consider baptism and the Eucharist as God's means of conveying God's grace.

Mission of the Church-
Methodist- Believe the church should express its faith in concrete action in the affairs of the world.
Lutheran- Believes the church lives to preach the Gospel and administer the sacraments, which gives strength for service in the world.

Worship-
Methodist- Formerly free and emotional.
Lutheran- Liturgical, following the classical forms of the Western Church

Government-
Methodist- Episcopal, with bishops but have no claim to apostolic succession.
Lutheran- Synodical

Christian Life-
Methodist- Major emphasis on Christian living as the fruit of personal commitment and clear understanding of Christian Doctrine. A great shift has been moved away from Christian doctrine.
Lutheran- Strong emphasis on correct doctrine, with Christian life to proceed from belief as faith becomes active in love.

Ecumenicism-
Methodist- Very Ecumenical, leaders in movements for reunion of Christian communities of faith.
Lutheran- Cautious about cooperation with other religious groups without doctrinal agreement.

Systematic Theology-
Methodist- Arminian/Wesleyan (Heavy emphasis on Sanctification)
Lutheran- Lutheran (Heavy emphasis on Justification)

Doctrine of Original Sin:
Methodist- Do not affirm the doctrine of Original Sin. People are basically good and corrupted by the World. By a sanctified and holy life, one can remain sinless (to a degree) for a time.
Lutheran- Affirm the doctrine of Original Sin. Confess sins, repent and receive absolution on a daily basis. Also receive the sacraments for the forgiveness of sins.

Answer 2

A small question, asking for a lot of information. Do you want to know about doctrines, history, liturgical styles, culture and social practices? Here are some brief sketches.

Lutheranism started under Martin Luther in the 16th Century, breaking away from Roman Catholicism to protest abuses that had crept into the church. Lutherans believe that, alone, every person is depraved and unable to be saved by his own efforts. Only the predestined grace of God, and a person's faith assent can justify him before God.

Methodism was started in the 18th Century by John and Charles Wesley over a perceived religious apathy in the Church of England. The Wesleys developed a "methodical" regimen of Bible study, personal discipline and apostolic preaching to improve themselves and the people around them. Most Methodists are "Arminian", meaning they do not believe in Calvinistic predestination.

Since they were derived from different traditions, direct comparisons sometimes fail. Methodists place a somewhat higher emphasis on the influence of the Holy Spirit, but some of the differences are simply a matter of terminology. Find more information in the links.

Answer 3

Lutheranism is a movement within Christianity that began with the theological insights of Martin Luther in the 16th century. Luther's writings are credited with launching the broader Protestant Reformation. This attempt to reform the theology and practice of the Catholic Church led to the separation between a large number of Christians and the Roman Catholic tradition.[1] Today nearly seventy million Christians belong to Lutheran churches worldwide;[2] furthermore, many of the four hundred million Protestant Christians[3] can trace their tradition, at least in part, back to Luther's reforming work.


Methodism or the Methodist movement is a group of historically related denominations of Protestant Christianity. It originated in 18th century Britain, and through vigorous missionary activity, spread throughout the British Empire, the United States, and beyond. Originally it appealed especially to workers, agricultural workers, and slaves. Theologically Methodists are Arminian, emphasizing that everyone can be saved (as opposed to Calvinist predestination), and low church in liturgy. There are also a number of Calvinistic Methodists in Wales. By 2006 Methodism claimed some 75 million members worldwide.

Answer 4

Lutheranism has 2 diverse sects of the denomination. LCMS (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod) and ECLA (extra liberal, enable gay pastors, extra freedom the folk say). LCMS (which I previously replaced right into a member of) is the extra strict, Conservative style of Lutheranism. interior the 1500s Martin Luther have been given offended @ the Catholic church for making people pay for Indulgences, or forgiveness of their sins. He broke ties with them and have been given alot of warmth for it. by accident, he created his very own denomination. Lutheranism. Its rather lots Catholicism w/o the worship of The saints, Mary, and different issues that Catholics use as idolatry, somewhat of worshiping Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Lutherans use somewhat wine and communion "wafers" for communion. Methodists use grape juice and genuine bread for communion. they are much less Catholic than Lutherans yet are very comparable. as far because of fact the main corresponding to Catholicism Lutheran is next and then Methodist.

Answer 5

THEIR NAMES=otherwise their the same and both tell stories