Our Beliefs

We believe and teach that no amount human effort can possibly earn God’s favor or lead to eternal life. Thankfully, God’s love caused him to send his Son Jesus Christ to live and die for us. God offers forgiveness and salvation to the whole world as free gifts. Everyone who puts their trust in Christ as their Savior will be saved.

“Redemption” literally means to be bought back. The good news (gospel) of the Bible teaches Jesus Christ bought us from sin, death, and evil with his perfect life, sacrificial death, and rising from the grave. This gospel is the only way to salvation. In addition, this gospel is put to work in every facet of our ministry because it is the message God uses to work faith and transform lives.

We believe that every word of the Bible is God’s Word. We also believe that the Bible is its own best interpreter. Rather than approaching the Bible with a predetermined idea of what it says, we let the Bible speak for itself. Even more than the specific doctrines we confess, this approach to reading the Bible and this process for understanding it define us.

As a Lutheran Church we hold to truths that free us from spiritual oppression, worldly reliance, and self-help. Instead God’s Word teaches that we have forgiveness, freedom from guilt, and an everlasting foundation in Christ. Our salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, and on the basis of Scripture alone.

There is so much more than can fit on this page. Tons of people have started here and wanted to discuss more. One thing is for sure . . . your questions are always welcome. God's not afraid of your questions, so neither are we. And if many people have found comfort and peace through these discussions, maybe you could too!