Core Beliefs

We believe in and respond 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.

Grace alone: God loves the people of the world, even though they are sinful, rebel against Him, and do not deserve His love. He sent Jesus, His Son, to love the unlovable and save the ungodly. We are saved only by God's grace.

Scripture alone: The Bible is God's inerrant and infallible Word, in which He reveals His Law and His Gospel of salvation in Jesus Christ. It is the sole rule and norm for Christian doctrine.

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 through Him.

What we believe about the Sacrament of Baptism
What we believe about the Sacrament of the Altar

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The following links are to the Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod (LCMS) Web site. These pages provide easy-to-understand information regarding the Synod's beliefs, practices, and stances on today's issues. Links to additional links can be found on the LCMS Web site.

Belief & Practice
Doctrine
Who Is Jesus?
Frequently Asked Questions
What About? (PDF documents)