Book — Forming the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
The Forming of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in 1847 chronicles the struggles of Confessional Lutherans who left Germany and endured hardships in America rather than compromise doctrinal purity. To better understand why they undertook these challenges, we must first understand how the political, philosophical and economic events had altered the religious landscape in Germany and made it difficult to preserve Lutheran doctrine and practices. We then trace the emigration of the Saxons and other groups to America and witness their struggles that finally led to defining their identity and organizing a church body that integrates Christian freedom with the Lutheran Confessions. We conclude by comparing how the doctrine of the LCMS is distinct from other Christian denominations.
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Contents
Overview
Background
The Reform Movement
Intellectual and Social Factors
Economic Climate
Political Landscape
Unionism
Lutherans in Saxony
Growing Dissent
Departure
Voyage
Life in America
Settlement
Creating a Synod
Clergy vs. Laymen
Key Lutheran Leaders
Coming Together
Distinctions with other Christian Denominations
Doctrinal Importance
The Historic Importance of Doctrine
The Importance of Doctrine Today
God Provides
Notes
