lutheran

/Lutheran/

Thân thiện

A family attends a Lutheran church service on Sunday morning.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Relating to the branch of Protestant Christianity based on Martin Luther's teachings: Describes anything connected to the theological doctrines, practices, or churches that follow the reforms initiated by Martin Luther.
   • Relating to Martin Luther or his specific teachings: Pertains directly to the person, ideas, or historical legacy of the 16th-century German reformer.

2. Noun:

   • An adherent of Lutheranism: A person who is a member of a Lutheran church or who follows the Lutheran faith.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The service followed a traditional Lutheran liturgy.
  • She studied Lutheran theology at the seminary.
• Noun:
  • As a Lutheran, he attends church every Sunday.
  • The Lutherans and Catholics engaged in ecumenical dialogue.

Advanced Usage

• "Lutheran" as a denominational identifier: Often used to specify a particular tradition within Protestantism, especially in contrast to other denominations like Reformed, Anglican, or Baptist.
  • The Lutheran understanding of communion differs from the Zwinglian view.

Variants and Related Words

• Lutheranism (n): The system of beliefs, practices, and church polity based on the teachings of Martin Luther.
  • Lutheranism emphasizes the doctrine of justification by faith alone.
• Luther (n): Martin Luther, the central figure of the Protestant Reformation.

Synonyms

• Adjective: Reformation (in the specific historical context of Luther's work).
• Noun: Protestant (a broader category that includes Lutherans).

Related Phrases

• "Lutheran Church": The institutional body or congregation.
  • She was baptized in the Lutheran Church.
• "Lutheran tradition": Refers to the historical and theological heritage.
  • Hymns are a vital part of the Lutheran tradition.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of the Protestant Church adhering to the views of Luther
   • Lutheran doctrines
2. of or pertaining to Martin Luther or his teachings
   • the Lutheran doctrine of justification by faith alone

Noun

1. follower of Lutheranism

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