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Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane YesusEECMY.org

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Martin Luther (1483—1546)1539, On the Councils and the ChurchLuther’s Works: 41

The seven marks (signs) by which the Christian churchis recognized.

1. Word of God2. Baptism3. Holy Communion4. Confession and Forgiveness5. Ministry6. Congregation7. Cross and Suffering

1. Word of GodIncarn

ate

Inscripturated

Visible

2. Baptism

3. Holy Communion

4. Confession and Forgiveness

5. Ministry

6. Congregation

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7. Cross and Suffering

The Church… “must endure every misfortune and persecution,all kinds of trials and evil from the devil, the world and the flesh(as the Lord’s Prayer indicates)by inward sadness, timidity, fear, outward poverty, contempt, illness, and weakness,in order to become like their head, Christ.” Luther’s Works 41:164

Polycarp (69-155) Christianity was illegalChose to DIE rather than DENY Jesus Christ

“Eighty six years I have served him, and he has never done me any wrong. How can I blaspheme my King who saved me?”

1. Reflect on the relationship between the Big Cross and all of life’s little crosses that we carry.

2. Reflect on the relationship between the baptismal cross that marks us and crosses out ultimately the consequences of all of life’s little crosses.