Luther Embraces Monastic Life Fleeing Fear of Judgment
In 1505 Martin Luther enters the Augustinian friar order at Erfurt after a stormy vow and a life spent chasing salvation through strict monastic rules. Clergy and scholars note his early fixation on works righteousness and his eventual pivotal turn to sola fide in Bible study.
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Sandra VanAmburg
Martin Luther
University of
Erfurt
Hans Luther
Hans
Roe
Luther
Christ
Hell
Purgatory
Heaven
Bee
Dean Hess
Norway
Trinity Lutheran Church
Conroy
First Lutheran Church
Hess
God
St. Augustine
John Staupitz
Jesus
Little Jim
San Diego
Spillman
Evangelist James Spillman Opens Two Local Church Events
James Spillman, a 49 year old evangelist from Apple Valley California, recounts a brutal upbringing and transformation through faith. He will speak at Victory Christian Center Marion on Monday and Tuesday and at King's Highway Church March 19 20 with multiple service times.
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Sandra VanAmburg
James Spillman
Spillman
Apple Valley
Calif
Victory Christian Center
10Th St
Marion
King’s Highway Christian Church
F Ave
Kansas City
Mother
Multnomah
Nancy
Jim
Jesus Christ
Spillmans
Nancy Spillman
8Th Ave
Jim Spillman
Long Branch
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Herrick to lead Churches United Inc at 13th Assembly
Michael Herrick, coordinator at Grant Wood AEA, is installed as president of Churches United Inc. at the 13th Annual Assembly. Rev. Lyle W. Lee becomes president elect, with The Rev. Jack Hooten honored for leadership and continuing on the board as past president. New member churches include Buffalo United Methodist Faith United Methodist and St Matthew Catholic Church.
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Michael Herrick
Grant Wood Area
Churches United
Buffalo United Methodist
Faith United Methodist
St. Matthew Catholic Church
Roberta Berry
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
Gerald L. Fatka
Salem United Methodist Church
Bridget Janus
Lyle Lee
Churchill Granted Honorary U.S. Citizenship by House
On this date in 1963 the United States House of Representatives voted to grant former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill honorary American citizenship in a rare ceremonial act reflecting a strong wartime alliance and lasting friendship between the two nations.
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House of Representatives
Winston Churchill
U.S
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Christus
Churches United, Inc
Hooten
Herrick
Rev Lyle Lee
Jack Hooten
First Presbyterian Church
3Rd Avenue
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