What do Lutherans Believe?

Lutherans believe that the Holy Scriptures are the written Word of God and the only rule and norm of faith and of practice.

We believe that the Lutheran Confessions, contained in The Book of Concord of 1580 are a true and unadulterated statement and exposition of the Word of God.

By clicking on the links below you will be able to read and download copies of the popular “What About” pamphlets and other useful essays.

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The Book of Concord
The Gospel
The Bible
The Ten Commandments
The Lord’s Prayer
Holy Baptism
The Sacrament of the Altar
Fellowship in the Lord’s Supper
Confession and Absolution
Being a Lutheran
The Apostles’ Creed
The Small Catechism
Lutheran Worship
The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod
The ELCA and the LCMS
Scriptural and Confessional Principles
Christian Families
Telling the Good News About Jesus
Pastors
The Ordination of Women
Angels
Death and Dying
Creation and Evolution
The New Millennium
Living Together Without Marriage
Islam
Homosexuality
Abortion

Have more questions about the Lutheran Church?

The official website of the Lutheran Church—Missiouri Synod maintains an excellent FAQ about Lutheransim.

Lutheranism 101 is also a great resource for an introduction on Lutheran teachings.