Lutherans are heirs of the 16th Century Reformation, a movement spearheaded by Martin Luther to refocus the Church on God’s free grace given in Jesus.
Three phrases encapsulate what Lutherans are all about:
Lutherans are both firmly rooted in ancient Christian faith and practice, and vitally growing in God’s grace today. (One author has gone so far as to describe us as “Evangelical Catholics.”)
Absolutely not. Correcting this misunderstanding, Lutheran Theologian Herman Sasse makes it clear that being “Lutheran” is about Jesus, not Martin Luther:
If you would like to dig deeper into what Lutherans believe, check out the Small Catechism or the Augsburg Confession — essential statements of faith for our tradition. And if you have any questions, feel free to contact our pastor.
The Lord be with you!