lutheran church
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Definition
Noun: 1. A Protestant Christian denomination: The Lutheran Church is a major branch of Protestant Christianity that follows the theological teachings and principles established by Martin Luther during the 16th-century Reformation. 2. A specific congregation or building: The term can also refer to a local congregation belonging to this denomination or the physical building where such a congregation meets for worship.
Usage Examples
- As a denomination:
- The Lutheran Church emphasizes the doctrine of justification by faith alone.
- She was raised in the Lutheran Church and attended services every Sunday.
- As a local congregation or building:
- The old Lutheran Church on Main Street has a beautiful stained-glass window.
- We are members of the First Lutheran Church in our city.
Advanced Usage
- "To be a member of the Lutheran Church": This phrase indicates a person's formal religious affiliation.
- He has been a member of the Lutheran Church his entire life.
- Capitalization: The term is always capitalized ("Lutheran Church") as it is a proper noun referring to a specific religious institution.
Variants and Related Words
- Lutheran (noun): A member or adherent of the Lutheran Church.
- He is a devout Lutheran.
- Lutheran (adjective): Of or relating to the Lutheran Church or its teachings.
- They follow the Lutheran tradition.
- Lutheranism (noun): The system of beliefs and practices of the Lutheran Church.
- He studied the history of Lutheranism.
Synonyms
- Protestant denomination: A broader category to which the Lutheran Church belongs.
- Evangelical Lutheran Church: A common formal name for many Lutheran church bodies.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To be church (in a Lutheran context): This phrase can be used to describe the collective body of believers within Lutheranism.
- The church gathers to receive God's grace through word and sacrament. (Here, "church" refers to the Lutheran understanding of the Christian community.)
Noun
- the Protestant denomination adhering to the views of Martin Luther