What Do Lutheran's Believe? Last Updated On: Thursday April 10, 2008
We Believe
Lutherans accept and teach the Bible-based teachings of Martin Luther that inspired the reform of the Christian church in the 16th century. The teaching of Luther can be summarized in three
short phrases: Grace alone, Faith alone, Scripture alone...
1.
Grace alone
God loves the people of the world, even though they are sinful, rebel against him and do not deserve his love. God
sent Jesus, his Son, to love the unlovable and save the ungodly.
2.
Faith alone
By his suffering and death as the substitute for all people of all time, Jesus purchased and won forgiveness and
eternal life for them. Those who hear this Good News and believe it have the eternal life that it offers. God creates faith in Christ and gives people forgiveness.
3.
Scripture alone
We accept the canonical Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments as the inspired Word of God and the authoritative
source and norm of our proclamation, faith and life.
