What We Believe
To condense the entire body of our doctrine into this modest website is a challenging task, thus what follows are some of the core teachings that stand out among Lutherans:
We believe that:
•Jesus Christ is the true and only son of God
•Jesus Christ is the only means of salvation
•Jesus died on the cross as a sacrifice for our sin, but then rose from the dead and is still alive today
•All people are sinful, but God forgives us on account of Jesus' sacrifice
•The Bible is the true word of God and is the only source for our spiritual beliefs
•God is triune: three persons, one God--the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
•We are saved from the penalty of our sin by God's grace alone, received through faith alone, not on account of our own good works
•Jesus Christ ascended into heaven following his resurrection from the dead and is coming back to this earth one day to raise the dead and judge all mankind.
For greater depth and detail, go to the LCMS website.
Or, if you have specific questions or concerns, please contact Pastor at 512-442-5844.
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