"The Ancient Antiochene Church of God"

 

We are Confessional Lutherans (Christians).

We are not connected to any synod only to Jesus Christ.

Thought from St. Luther about Lutherans. 

“I ask that my name be left silent and people not call themselves Lutheran, but rather Christians. Who is Luther? The doctrine is not mine. I have been crucified for no one. St. Paul in 1 Cor. 3:4-5 would not suffer that the Christians should call themselves of Paul or of Peter, but Christian. How should I, a poor stinking bag of worms, become so that the children of Christ are named with my unholy name? It should not be dear friends. Let us extinguish all factious names and be called Christians whose doctrine we have. The pope’s men rightly have a factious name because they are not satisfied with the doctrine and name of Christ and want to be with the pope, who is their master. I have not been and will not be a master. Along with the church I have the one general teaching of Christ who alone is our master. Matt. 23:8.”

— Martin Luther, 1522, *Admonition Against Insurrection*

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Understand the

Ancient Antiochene Church of God

Authentic Orthodox Lutherans

Defining “The Ancient Antiochene Church of God” as a Lutheran Church is very important. What long time Lutheran Christians will find here, in our studies, are deeper truths than the present Lutheran Seminaries and schools are teaching. We must remember that St. Martin Luther was called to restore the proper understanding of true salvation through and in the person of Jesus Christ. He restored what we refer to as the “three solas”. We also understand that he restored proper liturgical worship and the proper understanding of the two sacraments.

We must remain teachable. As growing Christians, we must also allow that same reform into other areas of theology. For instance, understanding Bible prophecy [eschatology] is also important for Christian growth. We have also developed and restored proper dispensational theology. Now we understand the Bible in a way which is easy to understand and agrees not only with Scripture but with what the early church [Patristic period] taught regarding these issues.

We also use what we call the Seven Hermeneutic Laws of proper interpretation. This keeps us consistent in our handling of the Word of God. “The Ancient Antiochene Church of God” is what we call Authentic Orthodox Lutheranism. We uphold the “Book of Concordia” and the three ancient Christian creeds. We are fairly-conservative. We do not teach evolution [though we believe that our planet is very old] and we believe that Biblical marriage is between a biological male and biological female. We also do not support abortion.

One other thing that makes us unique and different from other conservative Lutheran Christians is the fact that we support women ordination and we believe that it is in fact Biblical. We have papers and lectures regarding this issue.

As far as the sacrament of baptism, we have added an addendum which we believe that St. Luther would have agreed upon. Now that there are thousands of different Protestant denominations since St. Luther, we accept all Christians who have been baptized by the “water and the word” who believe in the Holy Trinity and both Holy Sacraments. They do not have to be re-baptized.

“The Ancient Antiochene Church of God” does not belong to any synod nor do we directly support any synod. Having stated that, many who have become Antiochene Christians worship at different Lutheran churches throughout the world. Some go to other Protestant churches where the true Word of God is feeding them. Christians who study here and have found a home with us also worship in their own personal homes and with other Christians where and when they can. We welcome all Christians. There are no fines, fees, or forms to become a true Christian.

We urge you to support the church where God is leading you and to share the true Gospel of our Lord where, when, and however you can. Please share what you learn here with fellow Christians. As your brother in Christ, I thank you for taking time out to visit us and study with us. Welcome to God’s family.

We serve the only true Almighty God.

This is most certainly true.

Presbyter, Eric William King (April 30^th 2025)

Key Aspects of Authentic Orthodox Lutheranism:
• Authentic Orthodox Lutheranism emphasizes traditional Lutheran teachings and practices, rooted in the theology of Martin Luther and the historical development of Lutheran Orthodoxy.

• Historical Context

  Authentic Orthodox Lutheranism is closely associated with Lutheran Orthodoxy, which developed from the mid-16th century to the early 18th century. This theological framework was based on the teachings of Martin Luther and was characterized by a strong adherence to the Lutheran confessions and the biblical texts. Lutheran Orthodoxy sought to clarify and systematize Lutheran doctrine, addressing various theological issues that arose after the Reformation. 

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  Key Characteristics

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  1. Confessional Basis: Authentic Orthodox Lutherans hold firmly to the Lutheran Confessions, which include documents like the Augsburg Confession and the Small and Large Catechisms. These texts outline core beliefs and practices that define Lutheran identity.
  2. Theological Emphasis: The movement emphasizes key theological concepts such as justification by faith, the authority of Scripture, and the sacraments (Baptism and the Eucharist) as means of grace. It also focuses on the importance of sound biblical exegesis and doctrinal purity. 

     
     
  3. Historical Continuity: Authentic Orthodox Lutheranism views itself as the legitimate heir to the theological legacy of the Reformation, maintaining continuity with the teachings and practices established by Luther and his immediate successors. This includes a commitment to traditional liturgy and worship practices.