BEING LUTHERAN
Our congregation accepts and preaches the Bible-based teachings of Dr. Martin Luther that inspired the reformation of the Christian Church in the 16th century. The teaching of Luther and the reformers can be summarized in three phrases: Grace alone, Faith alone, Scripture alone.
Grace Alone
Sola Gratia (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.
Faith Alone
Sola Fide (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.
Scripture Alone
Sola Scriptura (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.
Holy Communion
The Lord's Supper
The Bible calls us to have the same understanding of the Christian faith (1 Corinthians 10:1-22), to believe that Jesus’ body and blood are truly present in the communion elements (Matthew 26:26-28, 1 Corinthians 10:16, and 11:27), and to be properly prepared.
You Are Invited
We welcome to communion those who are confirmed members of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. If you are not yet a member and would like to receive communion, we invite you to speak with the pastor about instruction and membership. We openly and joyfully would like to have you as a member and extend this invitation to you!
The 95 Theses of Reverend Father Martin Luther
The 95 Theses.pdfHere we stand
St. Luke's published a book
In commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Christian reformation, in October, 2017, several members of St. Luke's Lutheran Church submitted their personal faith statements for publication in a paperback book. Click here for information about obtaining a copy of the book for $3.15.