Martin Luther’s 95 Theses (1517)
Disputation of Doctor Martin Luther
on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences
by Dr. Martin Luther (1517)
Out of love for the truth and the desire to bring it to light, the following propositions will be discussed at Wittenberg, under the presidency of the Reverend Father Martin Luther, Master of Arts and of Sacred Theology, and Lecturer in Ordinary on the same at that place. Wherefore he requests that those who are unable to be present and debate orally… Continue reading
The Nicene Creed
The Nicene Creed
There are two versions of the Nicene Creed. One written in 325AD and one written in 381AD.
First Council of Nicea (325 A.D. Version)
We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, begotten of the Father [the only-begotten; that is, of the essence of the Father,
God of God], Light of Light, very God of very… Continue reading
The Apostle’s Creed
The Apostle’s Creed
There are several versions of the Apostle’s Creed that vary according to what church or denomination you are referring to. Whe will present the Lutheran version here since it substitutes the more accurate word “Christian” for the word “Catholic” commonly found in Apostle’s creed (fifth line from the bottom in the creed presented below).
Lutheran Church Version:
- I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
- maker of heaven and earth.
- And in Jesus Christ, his only… Continue reading
Waldensian Confessions of Faith
Waldensian Confessions of Faith – 1120 & 1544
(Reproduced from Jone’s Church History)
Waldenses Confession of 1120:
1. We believe and firmly maintain all that is contained in the twelve articles of the symbol, commonly called the apostles’ creed, and we regard as heretical whatever is inconsistent with the said twelve articles.
2. We believe that there is one God – the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
3. We acknowledge for sacred canonical scriptures the books… Continue reading
Prayers Of Spoiled Americans
Prayers Of Spoiled Americans
How a spoiled nation and a dead church pray:
- Lord, please let my favorite football team win the Superbowl. It’s really important to me and I know how you like to bless people.
- Lord, please let me win the lottery, the big one, just once. I just need to win it once and then I’ll be happy. You want me to be happy, don’t you?
- Lord, I need a big Christmas bonus or a… Continue reading