As a conservative congregation, we believe, teach, and confess that salvation comes by the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ. Eternal salvation is a free gift from a good, kind, and generous God! It is Jesus’ work alone that saves us, not our own. His death and resurrection is the foundation of holy […]
Today we celebrate “All Saints Day!” Today is a day of grace! Today we thank God for His grace to us and our loved ones! There is no way we could ever face death except by grace of God. Without God’s grace in Christ, death is a fearful enemy that would destroys us. But Christ’s […]
“A Mighty Fortress is our God” is Martin Luther’s most familiar hymn. It has been translated in scores of languages, it is used throughout Christianity, and it is frequently referred to as the Battle Hymn Of The Reformation. Luther’s hymn “A Mighty Fortress is our God” is based on Psalm 46 – a Psalm of […]
The Lutheran Reformation can be summarized with the words ONLY Scripture, ONLY Grace, ONLY Faith, ONLY Christ, and to God ONLY be the Glory…The Five Solas. These words focus our attention on what’s important in our faith and life and remind us that “it’s still all about Jesus!”
Latin was the international language of scholarship, medicine, and science until well into the 18th century. Latin was also the international language of THEOLOGY for centuries…and even during the days of the Lutheran Reformation. As we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation today, let’s learn a little “Lutheran Latin”!
Latin was the international language of scholarship, medicine, and science until well into the 18th century. Latin was also the international language of THEOLOGY for centuries…and even during the days of the Lutheran Reformation. As we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation today, let’s learn a little “Lutheran Latin”!
We teach that God has created heaven and earth, and that in the manner and in the space of time recorded in the Holy Scriptures, especially Gen. 1 and 2, namely, by His almighty creative word, and in six days. We reject every doctrine which denies or limits the work of creation as taught in […]
“I am a doctor and a preacher, yes, as learned and experienced as all the people…Yet I am as a child who is being taught the Catechism. Every morning, and whenever I have time, I read and say, word for word, the 10 Commandments, the Creed, the Lords Prayer, the Psalms, and such. I must […]
WE ARE BEGGARS: THIS IS TRUE. It is a confession of humility before God –- that all we have and all we are is a gift from His good, gracious, and generous hands. It echoes what Jesus said: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3 WE ARE […]
Do you ever watch those TV courtroom drama shows? Some of you might remember Perry Mason or Matlock. Since then there are many others: LA Law, Boston Legal, and of course, all the Law and Order spin-offs! One internet list had over 50 TV shows! It seems that we are interested in and familiar with […]