Our Beliefs
What we Believe
… that the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are the inspired word of God and, thus, the only source and norm for Christian faith and practice. … that the Book of Concord (confessional writings of the Lutheran Church) is a faithful and true exposition of Holy Scripture. … that God has revealed Himself to be Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – one God of three persons. |
… that God created man to live forever in perfect harmony with Him. But Adam & Eve brought sin into the world and we daily continue their sinful rebellion by choosing to place other things before God. Our sin separates us from God and leads to death. We are unable to overcome sin.
… that Jesus Christ suffered, died and rose again that we might be forgiven our sins and thus receive eternal life and salvation. All this He did, not due to our merit, but purely out of His grace and mercy. So also, Christ will come again to raise all believers to life everlasting.
… that the benefits of Christ’s sufferings, death, and resurrection are delivered to us through the means which He has chosen – His Word (written and proclaimed), Holy Baptism, and the Lord’s Supper. Through these seemingly simple gifts, the Holy Spirit creates and sustains faith.
… that Christ’s people regularly gather together (Sunday morning and other special services) to receive Christ’s gifts for the strengthening of faith. In response to His great gifts, we offer up our thanks and praise.
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. – Ephesians 2: 8-10
What About . . . being a Lutheran
What really is a Lutheran?
While there are a variety of ways one could answer this question, one very important answer is simply this, “A Lutheran is aperson who believes, teaches and confesses the truths of God’s Word as they are summarized and confessed in the Book of Concord.” The Book of Concord contains the Lutheran confessions of faith…
About Our Worship
Christ Jesus came in the flesh not to be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many. Now ascended to the right hand of the Father, where he ever intercedes for us, he serves us today through his appointed means: the Gospel proclaimed and through Holy Baptism, Holy Absolution, and Holy Communion.
Through these means–God’s service to us, his liturgy in its primary sense–the Holy Spirit creates and sustains faith where and when it pleases God.
What About . . .
Holy Baptism
Suppose for a moment that there was a doctor who had
such incredible talent that he could prevent people from
dying,and bring those who had died back to life,never to
die again. Just imagine how people would do whatever they
could to be treated by this doctor! Now consider that in Holy
Baptism,God actually does give us the gift of eternal life! Let’s
learn more about this marvelous blessing.
What About . . . Fellowship in the Lord’s Supper
Fellowship in the Lord’s Supper is the basis for the practice
of “close” or “closed communion.” (The phrases
“close communion” and “closed communion” refer to
one and the same practice). This pamphlet will help you appreciate, understand and explain to others the practice of close communion.
