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Protestantism 개신교

Churches born of the Reformation: grace received by faith, Scripture in the people's own language, every believer a priest. Lutheran, Reformed and Presbyterian, Anglican, Methodist, Baptist and Pentecostal churches all grew from it — in Korea it is the largest Christian family.

OriginGerman lands, Switzerland, England
WhenFrom the Reformation, 1517
Followers (rounded)about 900 million (with Anglicans and independents)
TextsThe Bible alone as the final authority

A practice you can try today

Bible reading and quiet time (QT), hymn singing, early-morning prayer meetings (새벽기도), spoken intercession.

🕯 Pray in the Quiet Chapel Make your own cave

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A short introduction written by CavePray from the sources below — not the official voice of any tradition. Follower numbers are rounded estimates that differ by survey. Tell us if something should be corrected.

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