Lutheranism Saint



in lutheran church, christians, whether in heaven or on earth, regarded saints. however, church still recognizes , honors specific saints, including of recognized catholic church, in qualified way: according augsburg confession, term saint used in manner of catholic church insofar denote person received exceptional grace, sustained faith, , works example christian. traditional lutheran belief accounts prayers saints prohibited, not mediators of redemption. but, lutherans believe saints pray christian church in general. philip melanchthon, author of apology of augsburg confession, approved honoring saints saying honored in 3 ways:



1. thanking god examples of mercy;
2. using saints examples strengthening our faith; and
3. imitating faith , other virtues.

the lutheran churches have liturgical calendars in honor individuals saints.








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