The Lutheran Difference: Law and Gospel

Interpretation. Legalism. Freedom. Life application.

So many options. What do you believe?

(6 Sessions) As Lutherans interact with other Christians, they often struggle to explain their beliefs and practices. Although many Lutherans have learned the "what" of Lutheran doctrines, they do not always understand the "why." Based on God's Word as faithfully reflected in the Lutheran Confessions, this study will help you to state clearly what you believe.

Contents

• About This Series
• Student Introduction
• An Overview of Christian Denominations
• Lutheran Facts
• God's Word: The Law
• God's Word: The Gospel
• Distinguishing Law and Gospel
• Applying Law and Gospel
• Law, Gospel, and Justification
• Law, Gospel, and Sanctification
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• Leader Guide Introduction
• Answers
• Appendix of Lutheran Teaching
• Glossary

Study includes leader guide, glossary of terms, comparison sections showing the beliefs of various denominations and church bodies, a practice quiz for distinguishing Law and Gospel, and an appendix of orthodox Lutheran teaching.

Author info: Rev. Korey Maas is assistant pastor of Resurrection Lutheran Church, and a doctoral student specializing in medieval and Reformation history at Oxford University, both in Cambridge, England.

The Lutheran Difference series identifies how Lutherans differ from other Christian denominations and shows from the Bible why Lutherans differ. If you are a Lutheran, these studies will prepare you to share your faith. If you are not a Lutheran, they will help you understand the Lutheran difference.

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