7. Where other denominations define themselves by polity or tradition or by manner of living, Lutherans define themselves theologically. Ask a Lutheran what it means to be a Lutheran and the answer should be, “We believe, teach and confess . . .”
8. Lutherans should cease calling themselves a “mainstream” denomination.
9. There’s a lot of water in the Mainstream. In order for the Lutheran Church to call itself a Mainstream denomination, we will need to water down our theology considerably.
10. Lutherans do good theology when they ask the question, “Why did Jesus have to die?”
10a. The strength of God’s grace lies in the sinners it redeems, not in the sin it denies.
11. A strong theology of original sin is necessary for a strong theology of grace.
12. Lutherans have a strong theology of original sin.
13. If Lutherans were to water down or temper their theology of original sin, and therefore also their theology of grace, they would be denying their distinctive gift of theological depth.
14. “Tolerance” is a milk-and-water virtue unfit for the kingdom of God.
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very insightful, and helpful in putting words to what it means for me to be lutheran. Also explains why so many of my "mainline" friends just don't understand when I talk lutheran :)
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