Lutheran Handbook
The essential field guide for all things Lutheran. Confirmands—or anyone hiking the trails of life's adventures and challenges—will want to pack this handy illustrated field guide to Lutheran theology and culture. This enjoyable, easy-to-read, reliable, all-in-one collection helps you understand the essential information about our theology, culture and Lutheran way of life. Organized by Church Stuff, Everyday Stuff and Bible Stuff with how-to's like "How to Forgive Someone" and lists like...
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The essential field guide for all things Lutheran. Confirmands—or anyone hiking the trails of life's adventures and challenges—will want to pack this handy illustrated field guide to Lutheran theology and culture. This enjoyable, easy-to-read, reliable, all-in-one collection helps you understand the essential information about our theology, culture and Lutheran way of life. Organized by Church Stuff, Everyday Stuff and Bible Stuff with how-to's like "How to Forgive Someone" and lists like "The Top-10 Bible Villains." Encapsulates essential principles of the Christian life, making many of the complexities of our religious tradition accessible for contemporary seekers.
How to get to know your pastor16How to survive for one hour in an un-air-conditioned church18How to respond when someone sits in your pew20How to use a worship bulletin21How to sing a hymn24How to sing a praise song26How to listen to a sermon28How to respond to a disruption during worship31The anatomy of a baptism34How to receive communion36How to pass the plate41How to share the peace in church44How to stay alert in church46What to bring to a church potluck (by region)48Five important things the Lutheran reformers wrote (or translated) and why they're still important today52Seven important things Luther said (and one funny one) and what they meant55Five things you should know about the Lutheran reformation58Five facts about life in medieval times60History's six most notorious heretics62How to avoid getting burned at the stake64How to tell the difference between the law and the gospel86How to share your faith with someone89How to pray91How to work for peace and justice on behalf of people who are poor and oppressed93How to identify a genuine miracle96Three essential personal spiritual rituals98How to forgive someone101How to confess your sins and receive forgiveness103How to defend your faith against attack105How to resist temptation107How to care for the sick110How to identify and avoid evil112How to avoid gossip114How to bless someone116How to resolve interpersonal conflict118How to console someone120How to cope with loss and grief121The top 10 attributes to look for in a spouse123How to banish the devil from your presence126How to be saved (by grace through faith and not by your good works)128How to reform the church when it strays from the gospel131How to encounter the holy trinity as one God in three persons134How to become a theologian of the cross (and avoid being a theologian of glory)136Common translations of the Bible14060 essential Bible stories142How to read the Bible145How to memorize a Bible verse147The top 10 Bible villains150The top 10 Bible heroes153The three most rebellious things Jesus did156The seven funniest Bible stories157The five grossest Bible stories160Five facts about life in Old Testament times162Ten important things that happened between the Old and New Testaments163Five facts about life in New Testament times166The five biggest misconceptions about the Bible168Jesus' twelve apostles (plus Judas and Paul)170The five weirdest laws in the Old Testament173The top 10 Bible miracles and what they mean175The Ten Commandments196The Apostles' Creed202The Lord's Prayer206The sacrament of holy baptism214Confession217The sacrament of holy communion222Morning and evening prayer224Blessings at meals226
