{"id":5960,"date":"2025-09-15T03:48:57","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T01:48:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/what-is-a-protestant\/"},"modified":"2025-09-18T04:21:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T02:21:42","slug":"what-is-a-protestant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/what-is-a-protestant\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Protestant: 7 key beliefs you should know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"respuesta-rapida-card\"><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"card-container\"><div class=\"card-header\"><span class=\"icono-rr\">\u26a1<\/span><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Respuesta_Rapida\"><\/span>Respuesta R\u00e1pida<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p>A <b>Protestant<\/b> is a Christian who belongs to a branch of the faith that originated from the 16th-century Protestant Reformation. Protestantism &#8220;protested&#8221; against certain doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church, emphasizing a direct relationship with God.<br \/>\nThe core beliefs (often called the &#8220;Five Solas&#8221;) include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Sola Scriptura:<\/b> The Bible alone is the highest authority.<\/li>\n<li><b>Sola Fide:<\/b> Salvation is through faith alone.<\/li>\n<li><b>Sola Gratia:<\/b> Salvation is by grace alone.<\/li>\n<li><b>Solus Christus:<\/b> Salvation comes through Christ alone.<\/li>\n<li><b>Soli Deo Gloria:<\/b> All glory is due to God alone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span class=\"badge\">oracioncristiana.org<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Key_Beliefs_That_Define_the_Faith\"><\/span>7 Key Beliefs That Define the Faith<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Christian Denominations Explained Catholics Vs Protestants - Catholicism and Protestantism explained\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iDirilOYzoM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a Baptist, a Lutheran, a Methodist, and an Anglican? It can get confusing, right? It seems like there are countless different churches, all with their own unique names and traditions.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s the thing: most of these churches fall under one giant, world-spanning umbrella: <b>Protestantism<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>But what does &#8220;Protestant&#8221; even mean? What do they all have in common? The name itself gives us a clue. It comes from the word &#8220;protest.&#8221; Theirs is a faith born from a 16th-century protest that wasn&#8217;t meant to start a new church, but to reform the one that already existed. This movement, the Protestant Reformation, forever changed the course of history and Christianity.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re exploring different faiths, deepening your own, or just curious about what your neighbors believe, understanding Protestantism is key to understanding the full story of Christianity. Even here at <b>oracioncristiana.org<\/b>, we believe understanding our fellow Christians, their history, and their core beliefs is vital.<\/p>\n<p>So, let&#8217;s dive in. What is a Protestant? It all comes down to 7 key ideas that define the faith.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Birth_of_the_%E2%80%9CProtest%E2%80%9D_What_Started_the_Reformation\"><\/span>The Birth of the &#8220;Protest&#8221;: What Started the Reformation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before we get to the beliefs, let&#8217;s set the stage. It all started in 1517 with a German monk and theology professor named <b>Martin Luther<\/b>. He wasn&#8217;t some radical trying to tear down the Church; he was a devout Catholic who was trying to fix the one he loved.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Luther was deeply troubled by certain Church practices<\/strong>, especially the sale of &#8220;indulgences.&#8221; This was the idea that a person could pay money to the Church to reduce the time they or a loved one spent in purgatory. To Luther, this looked like the Church was selling salvation, a gift he believed could only come from God.<\/p>\n<p><strong>On October 31, 1517, he took action<\/strong>. He nailed a document, his &#8220;Ninety-Five Theses,&#8221; to the door of the castle church in Wittenberg, Germany. Think of it like nailing a list of urgent discussion topics to the town&#8217;s community bulletin board. His <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luther.de\/en\/95thesen.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ninety-Five Theses<\/a>, which you can still read today, were a direct challenge to the Church&#8217;s authority on this matter, and they lit a fire that spread across Europe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This &#8220;protest&#8221; launched the Reformation<\/strong> and gave birth to the core principles that nearly all Protestants still hold today, often called the &#8220;Five Solas.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_5_Core_Beliefs_That_Unite_Most_Protestants\"><\/span>The 5 Core Beliefs That Unite Most Protestants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To understand what it means to be a Protestant, you need to know the <b>&#8220;Five Solas.&#8221;<\/b> This is a set of Latin phrases that became the rallying cry of the Reformation. They explain the entire path to salvation and the Christian life.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Belief_1_Sola_Scriptura_Scripture_Alone\"><\/span>Belief 1: Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is the &#8220;database&#8221; of the faith. <b>Protestants believe the Bible is the supreme and final authority for all matters of faith and practice.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This was a radical idea. At the time, the Catholic Church taught that authority rested on two pillars: the Bible and Sacred Tradition, both of which were to be interpreted by the Church&#8217;s teaching authority (the Magisterium), led by the Pope.<\/p>\n<p>Luther and the reformers argued that the Bible alone holds that final spot. If a tradition, a church law, or a pope&#8217;s decree isn&#8217;t found in or directly supported by the Bible, Protestants consider it man-made and not binding on a Christian&#8217;s conscience. This is why personal Bible study is so central to the Protestant faith.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Belief_2_Sola_Fide_Faith_Alone\"><\/span>Belief 2: Sola Fide (Faith Alone)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This answers the biggest question of all: &#8220;How am I saved?&#8221; <b>Protestants believe salvation is a free gift received through faith in Jesus Christ, period.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This belief is based on passages like Ephesians 2:8-9: &#8220;For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith\u2014and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God\u2014not by works, so that no one can boast.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not faith plus good deeds. Think of it this way: a Protestant believes good deeds (like charity, kindness, and service) are the evidence or fruit of your faith, not the root of your salvation. Your faith saves you, and your changed heart then produces good works.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Belief_3_Sola_Gratia_Grace_Alone\"><\/span>Belief 3: Sola Gratia (Grace Alone)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is the &#8220;how&#8221; behind Sola Fide. <b>Protestants believe salvation is only by God&#8217;s grace\u2014a totally unearned gift.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>There is nothing a person can do to &#8220;earn&#8221; their way into heaven. You can&#8217;t be good enough, perform enough rituals, or give enough money to deserve it. Salvation is a one-way gift from God to a person who doesn&#8217;t deserve it, motivated purely by His love and &#8220;grace.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Belief_4_Solus_Christus_Christ_Alone\"><\/span>Belief 4: Solus Christus (Christ Alone)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This belief states that <b>Jesus Christ is the only mediator between God and humanity.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Because Jesus was both fully God and fully man, his death on the cross was the one, perfect, and complete payment for all sin. Therefore, Protestants believe they have direct access to God through Jesus alone.<\/p>\n<p>This is why the Protestant faith generally doesn&#8217;t include practices like praying to Mary or the saints for intercession. While Catholics (like many at <b>oracioncristiana.org<\/b>) see Mary and the saints as holy helpers who pray for us, Protestants believe in going directly to Jesus, as the one and only High Priest (Hebrews 4:14-16).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Belief_5_Soli_Deo_Gloria_Glory_to_God_Alone\"><\/span>Belief 5: Soli Deo Gloria (Glory to God Alone)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is the summary of all the others. <b>It means that all glory, all worship, and all praise are due to God alone.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Since salvation is a free gift (by grace), received through faith, based on the Bible, and made possible only by Christ, God alone gets the credit. This belief is why Protestant churches are often simpler in design; the focus is intentionally removed from ornate statues of saints or Mary and directed entirely toward God.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Two_More_Key_Beliefs_That_Define_Protestantism\"><\/span>Two More Key Beliefs That Define Protestantism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Those five beliefs are the core. But they lead to two other major, practical differences that you&#8217;ll see in every Protestant church, which make up our 7 key beliefs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Belief_6_The_Priesthood_of_All_Believers\"><\/span>Belief 6: The Priesthood of All Believers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This idea flows directly from Solus Christus. <b>Protestants believe that every single Christian has direct access to God.<\/b> You don&#8217;t need an ordained priest to confess your sins to, receive absolution from, or interpret the Bible for you.<\/p>\n<p>In the Protestant view, pastors and ministers are teachers, preachers, and leaders, but they are not spiritual &#8220;mediators.&#8221; Every believer is considered a &#8220;priest&#8221; in their own right, able to read the Bible, pray to God, and confess their sins directly to Him.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Belief_7_Only_Two_Sacraments_or_Ordinances\"><\/span>Belief 7: Only Two Sacraments (or Ordinances)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is another major practical difference. <b>Most Protestant denominations recognize only two sacraments: Baptism and Communion (or the Lord&#8217;s Supper).<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Why only two? Because these are the only two they see as being directly instituted and commanded by Jesus in the Gospels. The Catholic Church recognizes seven sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony). Protestants view the other five as important spiritual rites or milestones, but not as grace-giving sacraments in the same way.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protestant_vs_Catholic_What_Are_the_Main_Differences_A_Quick-View_Table\"><\/span>Protestant vs. Catholic: What Are the Main Differences? (A Quick-View Table)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is one of the most common questions people ask. So, here\u2019s a simple table to help you see the biggest differences at a glance, based on the beliefs we just covered.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\">\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\">Topic<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\">Protestant Belief<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\">Catholic Belief<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"><b>Final Authority<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"><b>The Bible Alone<\/b> (Sola Scriptura)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\">The Bible, Sacred Tradition, and the Pope\/Magisterium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"><b>Salvation<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\">By <b>Faith Alone<\/b> (Sola Fide)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\">By grace, through faith and good works (faith is the start)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"><b>Mediator<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"><b>Christ Alone<\/b> (Solus Christus)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\">Christ is the one mediator, but saints and Mary can intercede (pray) for us<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"><b>Priesthood<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\">The <b>Priesthood of All Believers<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\">An ordained Priesthood (Holy Orders) that administers the sacraments<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"><b>Sacraments<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"><b>Two<\/b> (Baptism and Communion)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"><b>Seven<\/b> (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, etc.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\"><b>Leader<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\">No single human leader; Christ is the head of the Church<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px; text-align: center;\">The Pope is the head of the Church on Earth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Protestantism_Just_One_Big_Church_The_Diversity\"><\/span>Is Protestantism Just One Big Church? (The Diversity)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Absolutely not. This is one of the most confusing parts for outsiders. <b>Protestantism is not one single church but a vast family of thousands of different denominations.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>If the Reformation was a massive explosion, denominations are the pieces that flew off in different directions. They all share that core &#8220;Protestant DNA&#8221; (the Five Solas), but they disagree on &#8220;secondary&#8221; issues\u2014things like how to baptize, how to govern a church, or styles of worship.<\/p>\n<p>This diversity is why you have so many different names. The main branches include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Lutheran:<\/b> The original church founded on Martin Luther&#8217;s teachings.<\/li>\n<li><b>Reformed\/Calvinist:<\/b> Founded on the teachings of John Calvin (e.g., Presbyterian churches).<\/li>\n<li><b>Anglican:<\/b> The &#8220;middle way&#8221; (e.g., Episcopal Church), which has both Catholic and Protestant elements.<\/li>\n<li><b>Baptist:<\/b> Known for emphasizing &#8220;believer&#8217;s baptism&#8221; (baptizing adults, not infants).<\/li>\n<li><b>Methodist:<\/b> Grew out of a revival movement led by John Wesley, focusing on social holiness.<\/li>\n<li><b>Pentecostal:<\/b> A modern movement (e.g., Assemblies of God) that emphasizes the gifts of the Holy Spirit, like speaking in tongues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This diversity can be confusing, but it&#8217;s also a sign of the Protestant emphasis on individual conscience and reading the Bible for oneself. And it&#8217;s a huge part of Christianity. According to the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gordonconwell.edu\/center-for-global-christianity\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary<\/a>, there were over <b>600 million Protestants<\/b> worldwide in 2020, making up about 25% of all Christians.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_You_Think\"><\/span>What Do You Think?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>From a 16th-century &#8220;protest&#8221; focused on finding peace with God to a global faith of hundreds of millions, Protestantism has deeply shaped the world we live in.<\/p>\n<p>Its core message of a direct, personal faith, based on the Bible and received as a gift, continues to resonate with people all over the world.<\/p>\n<p>Now I want to hear from you. The comments section is open!<\/p>\n<p><b>\u2192 What part of Protestant belief do you find the most interesting or surprising?<\/b><br \/>\n<b>\u2192 If you are Protestant, what denomination are you, and what&#8217;s the most important belief for you?<\/b><br \/>\n<b>\u2192 If you&#8217;re Catholic (like many of us at <b>oracioncristiana.org<\/b>), what do you think we can learn from our Protestant brothers and sisters?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s share our thoughts and learn from one another!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Alternar tabla de contenidos\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/what-is-a-protestant\/#Respuesta_Rapida\" >Respuesta R\u00e1pida<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/what-is-a-protestant\/#7_Key_Beliefs_That_Define_the_Faith\" >7 Key Beliefs That Define the Faith<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/what-is-a-protestant\/#The_Birth_of_the_%E2%80%9CProtest%E2%80%9D_What_Started_the_Reformation\" >The Birth of the &#8220;Protest&#8221;: What Started the Reformation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/what-is-a-protestant\/#The_5_Core_Beliefs_That_Unite_Most_Protestants\" >The 5 Core Beliefs That Unite Most Protestants<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/what-is-a-protestant\/#Belief_1_Sola_Scriptura_Scripture_Alone\" >Belief 1: Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/what-is-a-protestant\/#Belief_2_Sola_Fide_Faith_Alone\" >Belief 2: Sola Fide (Faith Alone)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/what-is-a-protestant\/#Belief_3_Sola_Gratia_Grace_Alone\" >Belief 3: Sola Gratia (Grace Alone)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/what-is-a-protestant\/#Belief_4_Solus_Christus_Christ_Alone\" >Belief 4: Solus Christus (Christ Alone)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/what-is-a-protestant\/#Belief_5_Soli_Deo_Gloria_Glory_to_God_Alone\" >Belief 5: Soli Deo Gloria (Glory to God Alone)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/what-is-a-protestant\/#Two_More_Key_Beliefs_That_Define_Protestantism\" >Two More Key Beliefs That Define Protestantism<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/what-is-a-protestant\/#Belief_6_The_Priesthood_of_All_Believers\" >Belief 6: The Priesthood of All Believers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/what-is-a-protestant\/#Belief_7_Only_Two_Sacraments_or_Ordinances\" >Belief 7: Only Two Sacraments (or Ordinances)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/what-is-a-protestant\/#Protestant_vs_Catholic_What_Are_the_Main_Differences_A_Quick-View_Table\" >Protestant vs. Catholic: What Are the Main Differences? (A Quick-View Table)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/what-is-a-protestant\/#Is_Protestantism_Just_One_Big_Church_The_Diversity\" >Is Protestantism Just One Big Church? (The Diversity)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/oracioncristiana.org\/en\/what-is-a-protestant\/#What_Do_You_Think\" >What Do You Think?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>7 Key Beliefs That Define the Faith Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a Baptist, a Lutheran, a Methodist, and an Anglican? It can get confusing, right? It seems like there are countless different churches, all with their own unique names and traditions. 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