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  1. May 17, 2023 · Both Lutherans and Catholics believe in the Holy Trinity, use the Bible as their holy text, and gather together to worship in the form of Mass. Roman Catholicism traces its roots back to the times of Jesus, while Lutheranism was founded in 1517 by Martin Luther, who split from the Catholic Church.

  2. May 31, 2023 · Catholicism and Lutheranism disagree on the authority of the pope, the role of the Bible, and the importance of Mary in relation to salvation. The traditions generally agree that God is a Trinity, people are born sinful, and Jesus Christ died on the cross for sin and was resurrected three days later.

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  4. Apr 17, 2024 · One of the biggest differences between Catholics and Lutherans is their view of the church. For Catholics, the church has divine authority. The Catholic church alone is the “mystical body of Christ”, and to be apart from Roman Catholic Church, or excommunicated by the church, is to be condemned.

  5. Feb 15, 2024 · While Lutheranism emphasizes the sacraments as means of grace and visible signs of God's redemptive action, Catholicism underscores the sacraments as efficacious channels of divine grace, conveying the transformative presence of Christ in the life of the believer.

  6. Mar 3, 2024 · Table of Contents. Key Differences Between Lutheran and Catholic Beliefs. Historical Background of Lutheran and Catholic Churches. Theological Variances Between Lutheran and Catholic Doctrine. Worship Practices in Lutheran and Catholic Churches. Leadership Structure and Authority in Lutheran and Catholic Churches.

  7. Tradition. While Protestants don’t view tradition as equal in authority with the Scriptures, the Roman Catholic Church has a different perspective—one which clearly distinguishes itself from Protestant churches. As Dr. Horrell notes:

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