In the Lutheran Churches, the Office of the Keys exercised through confession and absolution is the "authority which Christ has given to His Church on earth: to forgive the sins of the penitent …

Lutheran theology is best understood from the writings of Luther himself, Philip Melanchthon, and a group of their students in The Book of Concord (1580); characteristics of Lutheran theology …

Dec 13, 2025 · Lutheranism, branch of Christianity that traces its interpretation of the Christian religion to the teachings of Martin Luther and the 16th-century movements that issued from his …

May 26, 2024 · In the Lutheran Church, much emphasis is placed on hearing the Word of God. The church teaches that the Bible does not merely contain the Word of God, but every word of …

What is Lutheranism? Robert Kolb explains its start with Martin Luther, its history and doctrine, as well as notable Lutheran theologians.

May 21, 2025 · Lutheran beliefs offer a clear, grace-filled path to understanding Christianity. They emphasize the central role of Scripture, the gift of salvation through faith, and the power of …

Perhaps Christianity has never been explained more simply and eloquently than in the words Martin Luther wrote to explain the Apostles’ Creed. Here is his timeless explanation that is a …

Our congregations accept and preach the Bible-based teachings of Martin Luther that inspired the reformation of the Christian Church in the 16th century. The teaching of Luther and the …

Key to Lutheran theology is the understanding that Scripture contains both commands (Law) and promises (Gospel). Christ’s fulfillment of the Law (Matthew 5:17) and His atoning sacrifice for …

The theology of Martin Luther was instrumental in influencing the Protestant Reformation, specifically topics dealing with justification by faith, the relationship between the Law and …