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Hi,
(1)i will like to know more about the Lutherans faith.
Do they believe in the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost?
(2)What version of the Bible do Lutherans used eg the King James Version?
(3)Are lutherans baptised with water and then receives the holy spirit?
(4)Is communion practised?
(5)Are they similar to the Catholics?
(6)Are there Lutheran churches in the Caribbean?


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Nicole:

(1)i will like to know more about the Lutherans faith.
Do they believe in the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost?  Yes!
(2)What version of the Bible do Lutherans used eg the King James Version? Lutherans do not have a preferred version.
(3)Are Lutherans baptized with water and then receives the holy spirit? Yes, we practice infant baptism and sprinkling.
(4)Is communion practiced? Yes
(5)Are they similar to the Catholics?  Similar in style, but different in beliefs.  
(6)Are there Lutheran churches in the Caribbean?  Yes

I hope this helps.

In Christ's Service,

Gordon Stoneburner

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I am a Principal/Superintendent at a Faith Lutheran School/Church in Houston, Texas. I have served as a Director of Christian Education, teacher, and principal in the past. I have a BA in education/theology, and a MA in human services (counseling) from Concordia University, Chicago, IL. I have worked youth and adults in the education/theology field for 25 years.

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