What are the main differences between beliefs in Catholic, Christian, Lutheran, Anglician etc teachings?
Your question is a bit vague as Lutherans, Anglican & Catholics are Christian … However, many on this board equate “Christian” to mean non-denominational Evangelical Christianity.(ie. modern day Protestantism). The basic differences amongst these faith traditions have to do with Church authority and salvation: Evangelical Protestantism – The rule of faith is the Bible alone & salvation is obtained by faith alone apart from any works. There are no real sacraments in Evangelical Protetantism. Lutheranism — There are many traditions within Lutheranism so I will refer to the most conservative body — Missouri Synod Lutherans. The rule of faith is the Bible only and have a moderate regard to apostolic tradition. They affirm a sacramental soteriology (baptism & Eucharist). Hence the ordinary way to access God’s grace is via the two sacraments & faith. Anglicanism — I will refer to High Church Anglicanism here — they affirm Scripture, Tradition & reason in their rule of faith. They have
