Our Beliefs

What we believe about the church:

The Bible and Lutherans teach that there is one holy, Christian Church. It is made up of all who believe in Jesus. Since faith is a matter of the heart it is invisible. Only God knows who has faith and therefore is a member of the Holy, Christian Church. This invisible church is found wherever the gospel is proclaimed. We call groups of people who come together to hear God's Word the visible church. Unfortunately, such groups, because of sinfulness, also include hypocrites and defenders of false teachings. Religious association is to be practiced only with those who faithfully adhere to all of God's Word.

2 Timothy 2:19
The Lord knows those who are his.

John 18:36
Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this world."

John 8:31,32
If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.

Isaiah 55:10,11
As the rain and snow come down from heaven,...so is my word that goes out of my mouth; It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.

1 Corinthians 1:2
To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy.

Romans 16:17
Watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep from them.