Lutheran
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Martin Luther – Soteriology and Justification by Faith
Top Christian Theologians by Theme and Denomination – Article 3Theme: SoteriologyDenomination: Lutheran (Protestant) 1. Introduction Martin Luther (1483–1546) was a German monk, theologian, and university professor whose rediscovery and articulation of justification by faith alone (sola fide) sparked the Protestant Reformation and permanently altered the theological landscape of the Western…
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer – Christian Ethics and Discipleship
Top Christian Theologians by Theme and Denomination – Article 9Theme: Christian Ethics and DiscipleshipDenomination: Lutheran (Confessing Church, 20th Century) 1. Introduction Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906–1945) was a German Lutheran pastor, theologian, and anti-Nazi dissident whose life and writings bear witness to the intersection of doctrinal fidelity, moral courage, and Christian discipleship.…
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Liturgical Worship in the Christian Tradition: History, Theology, and Contemporary Practice
Abstract:Liturgical worship, deeply rooted in the practices of the early Church, represents a structured, sacramental, and symbolically rich form of Christian devotion. This paper explores its historical evolution from the apostolic period through the patristic and medieval eras to its modern expression in Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, and some…
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Sacramental Worship in the Christian Tradition: Mystery, Grace, and the Embodied Presence of God
Abstract:Sacramental worship represents one of the most ancient and theologically rich modes of Christian devotion, characterised by the belief that God communicates grace through material elements such as bread, wine, water, and oil. Rooted in the practices of the early Church and developed through patristic, medieval, and Reformation theology, sacramental…