Denominations III: A Study of The Anabaptist, Methodist, and Salvation Army Churches - Couverture souple

Lugger, John F.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1972337211 ISBN 13 : 9781972337219

Editeur : J Lugger Publishing, 2026

Synopsis

As a continuation of the first study guide to Denominations - From God Or Man? Volume Three, which addressed Calvinism and the Presbyterian Church, this study guide focuses on the final three denominations of that book - the Anabaptist, Methodist, and Salvation Army Churches. Little is widely known about two of these - the Anabaptist (Amish, Hutterian Brethren, and Mennonite Churches) and the Salvation Army Church (known more as a relief agency than a church), and as such, they make for a most interesting study; not only to reveal who these groups are religiously, but how they perceive the Bible and attempt to follow it.

However, nearly half of this 13-lesson study guide will be devoted to the Methodist Church, as this group offers a different way of approaching Scripture, allowing for change. Where the Presbyterian Church studied in the first workbook suggests that Scripture contains error, and thus any passage conflicting with a desired doctrine can be contested, the Methodist Church has introduced the idea that God's Word cannot stand alone - it must be interpreted through man's "tradition," "experience," and "reason" to bring the parishioner into 21st century understanding. Again, should a passage of Scripture conflict with Methodism, it must first be aligned with these human traits, and, in most, if not all, cases, a change is justified.

Peter said that Scripture contains "all things that pertain to life and godliness" (2 Peter 1:3); Jude said the faith was "once for all delivered to the saints" (Jude 3); and Paul said Scripture is all-sufficient, able to instruct mankind to be "completely and thoroughly equipped for every good work" (2 Timothy 3:16-17). What do these superlatives suggest about the adequacy of Scripture to guide today's Christian, without reinterpretation? This study guide will explore these subjects in depth.

Whether used individually or in a group/class setting, this study guide promises robust discussion on these topics and more, to promote faith-building through God's Word.

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À propos de l'auteur

Growing up in the Lutheran faith, John thought he knew enough about the Scriptures, that is, until he married Charlene, who took the Bible much more seriously than he. Deciding to better understand the Bible, John embarked on a journey that led him to Christ and to His church. A degree from Ohio State University gave him the education, and his Lutheran heritage gave him the background, to begin writing about what he had discovered on this journey, to tell others and pose the question: Denominations - were they really in God's plan? Or did they result from man's ideas of that plan?

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: J Lugger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1972337211
• ISBN 13: 9781972337219
• Reliure: Taschenbuch
• Nombre de pages: 248
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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