Lutheranism And Religion

Theology doesn’t change, but social context does. We deal with social issues every day; thus, we should embrace change. There are two highlights of changed which are ethnic diversity and religious climate. In fact, Lutherans are mostly white, but diversity has played a role in the Lutheran society as they embraced the study of Lutheranism outside of their native religion. For instance, people in Africa and other parts of the world are Lutherans. In addition, one-third of outsiders are Lutherans. So does Lutheranism still matter after 500 years? According to Dr. Andrew, he argues “Yes, it still does matter being Lutheran! We have a faithful contribution to the mission of God in Christ.” We linked the past to the future and we are back to basics with a steady and sturdy way of being a Lutheran. Moreover, Lutheran theology is vibrant and needed today than before. It does still matter being Lutheran. First, we have the distinctive and needed niche and role tertium quid. The confidence in God does not lie within ourselves. However, how are we distinctive? (1) We get the Gospel. (2) We get the Law; (3) creedal and confessional; (4) we know what it means to be human creatures. We are made in God’s image unlike other creatures; lastly, (5) tensions and balance of “paradox theology.” We are well equipped to handle socio-cultural and we have a faithful
contribution to the mission of God in Christ. In a nutshell, Lutheranism still matter today after 500 years.
Theology is a fascinating and intriguing course of study.
I have never been to a church because I grew up being a shaman and I believe in the spirit realm. I find it interesting to learn other religion and I would like to embrace change like Dr. Andrew Bartelt mentioned in his lecture about the Reformation and Lutheranism. Although I have little background knowledge about theology and having some difficulty comprehending the lecture, I was glad that I attended the lecture and learned some background insight about Lutheranism which will aid me in my theology 344 Sec 1, titled Martin: Saint and Sinner. Great
lecture!