Why We Left Lutheranism--Unscriptural Name

also found a clergy that was less than adequate in training. To solve this problem, he created the Small Catechism and the Large Catechism. In these books, Luther expounds on the basic Christian doctrines and cites Bible passages that teach these doctrines. Thus, Luther didn't create a totally different book. He created a book that was an overview of the basics of Scripture.

Luther's catechism agrees with Scripture; in fact, it is based on Scripture! Compare Luther's Small Catechsim with the Book of Mormon, Mary Baker Eddy's book, or the publications of the Watchtower Society. Here you will find publications that not only do not agree with Scripture, but expouse doctrines inconsistent with the teachings of Scripture!

Is it important that Luther's name is not in Scripture? No. Is it wrong to use his name to help define who we are? No. Using Luther's name isn't the same as referring to Luther as god, for Luther is not god but a man in need of grace and salvation as we all are. The label "Lutheran" helps define what we "believe, teach, and confess," something that needs to be defined in this world of many denominations, sects, and beliefs.

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