God. We teach that there is one God (Deuteronomy 6:4), eternally existing in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:13).
Jesus Christ. We teach that Jesus Christ is both fully God and fully human, who, by His death on the cross, and resurrection from the dead, has redeemed us (1 Timothy 3:16; Isaiah 9:6; Colossians 1:15-20).
The Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit’s supernatural gifts are available for all Christians, and are being used in daily ministry (Acts 2:1; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 14:1-25; Romans 12).
Human Nature. We teach that human nature contains selfishness and sin which cannot be removed by human means (Romans 3:23).
Salvation. We teach that Christ alone (Acts 4:12, John 14:6) provides salvation. This salvation is a free gift of grace (Ephesians 2:8-9). We teach that one can be certain of eternal life (John 5:24). We teach that we receive this free gift of grace by faith alone (Romans 3:28; John 3:16), and so begin a lifelong process of change and spiritual growth (Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 2:20).
The Church. We teach we are a part of one true Church (Ephesians 4:4-6; Romans 12:5) made up of all who believe in Christ as Lord.
Prayer. We are a people of prayer. We teach that God answers prayer and we encourage everyone to grow in prayer (James 5:16; Matthew 18:18-20).
Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. We teach that Jesus instituted Holy Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. We teach that God truly acts in these sacraments, and that our faith is essential for their effectiveness (Mark 16:16; 1 Corinthians 11:29; John 3:16).
Our Lutheran Heritage and Identity. We identify with the renewal movement begun in the Lutheran Reformation. We teach the Lutheran themes of grace through faith alone, scripture alone and Christ alone.
The Last Things. We teach that Christ will return in power to judge the living and the dead (Matthew 25:31 ff).