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| Resurrection of the dead Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam all variously describe a resurrection, usually of all people to face God on Judgment Day. Resurrection_of_the_dead
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| Asceticism Asceticism (Greek: askēsis) describes a life-style characterized by abstinence from various sorts of worldly pleasures (especially sexual activity and consumption of alcohol) often with the aim of pursuing religious and spiritual goals. Christianity and the Indian religions (including yoga) teach that salvation and liberation involve a process of mind-body transformation that is effected through practicing restraint with respect to actions of body, speech and mind. Asceticism
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| Advent Advent (from the Latin word , meaning "coming") is a season of the Christian church, the period of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus, in other words, the period immediately before Christmas. It is the beginning of the Western Christian year and commences on Advent Sunday. Advent
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| Timeline of Christian missions This timeline of Christian missions chronicles the global expansion of Christianity through a sampling of missionary outreach events. Timeline_of_Christian_missions
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| Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), founded in 1847 in Missouri, is the eighth largest Protestant denomination in the United States, and the second-largest Lutheran body in the U.S. Lutheran_Church_-_Missouri_Synod
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| Cyril of Alexandria Talk:Cyril_of_Alexandria
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| John Amos Comenius Talk:John_Amos_Comenius
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| Atonement The atonement is a doctrine found within both Christianity and Judaism. It describes how sin can be forgiven by God. Atonement
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| August Hermann Francke [Hermann Francke.] August_Hermann_Francke
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| Johann Gerhard Johann Gerhard (October 17, 1582 – August 10, 1637), was a Lutheran church leader and theologian. Johann_Gerhard
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| Blessed Virgin Mary Talk:Blessed_Virgin_Mary
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| Hail Mary The Hail Mary or Ave Maria (Latin) is a traditional Christian prayer asking for the intercession of the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus. The Hail Mary is used within Roman Catholicism, and it forms the basis of the Rosary. Hail_Mary
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| Doxology A doxology (from the Greek doxa, glory + logos, word or speaking) is a short hymn of praise to God in various Christian worship services, often added to the end of canticles, psalms, and hymns. The tradition derives from a similar practice in the Jewish synagogue. Doxology
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| Pastor A pastor is an official person within a Protestant group of people, and related to the positions of priest or bishop within the Anglican, Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches. The word itself is derived from the Latin word which means shepherd. Pastor
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| Confession The confession of one's sins is a religious practice important to many faiths, e.g. Confession
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| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is a mainline Protestant denomination headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Formed in 1988 by the merging of three churches and currently having about 4. Evangelical_Lutheran_Church_in_America
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| Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod Talk:Lutheran_Church_-_Missouri_Synod
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| Holiness movement The Holiness movement in Christianity is composed of people who believe and propagate the belief that the carnal nature of humanity can be cleansed through faith and by the power of the Holy Spirit if one has had his or her sins forgiven through faith in Jesus. The benefits professed include spiritual power and an ability to maintain purity of heart (that is, thoughts and motives that are uncorrupted by sin). Holiness_movement
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| Baptismal font A baptismal font is an article of church furniture or a fixture used for the baptism of children and adults. Baptismal_font
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| C. F. W. Walther Carl Ferdinand Wilhelm Walther (October 25 1811 – May 7 1887) was the first President of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod and its most influential theologian. He is commemorated by that church on its Calendar of Saints on May 7. C._F._W._Walther
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