As a member of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod this is what we believe
God- the Father, creator of all that exists; Jesus Christ, the Son, who became human to suffer and die for the sins of all human beings and to rise to life again in the ultimate victory over death and Satan; and the Holy Spirit, who creates faith through God’s Word and Sacraments. The three persons of the Trinity are coequal and coeternal, one God.
Man- We believe that man was created an intelligent and moral being, with body and immortal soul. We believe that by His own choice man fell into sin, thus separating himself from God. Man, therefore, needs a savior.
Sin- We believe that sin is every transgression against God's holy will as expressed in the Ten Commandments, and that by reason of the guilt attached to sin man is subject to death and eternal damnation.
Redemption- We believe that our loving God, out of His mercy and grace alone, sent His Son Jesus Christ who died for us on the cross bearing all our sins. On Easter Christ rose victoriously from the grave having earned fullf orgiveness for us. This gift is available to all through faith in Christ.
Bible- We believe that the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are the inspired and inerrant Word of God. We believe that the Bible is the only source and authority for all matters of faith and life.
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
Belief and Practice
With the universal Christian Church, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod teaches and responds to the love of the Triune God: the Father, creator of all that exists; Jesus Christ, the Son, who became human to suffer and die for the sins of all human beings and to rise to life again in the ultimate victory over death and Satan; and the Holy Spirit, who creates faith through God's Word and Sacraments. The three persons of the Trinity are coequal and coeternal, one God.
Being Lutheran:
We accept and preach the Bible-based teachings of Martin
Luther that inspired the reformation of the Christian Church in the 16th
century. The teaching of Luther and the reformers can be summarized in three
phrases: Grace alone, Faith alone, Scripture alone.
