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Lutheran Beliefs - p. 6
The teachings of a truly Lutheran Church are based on the words written by the prophets of the Old Testament and the apostles of the New Testament. The Bible tells us about Jesus Christ.
On this and the following pages are succinct explanations regarding some of the beliefs of the Lutheran Church.
The Church (2Timothy 2:19, John 8:31-32; 18:36, Isaiah 55:10-11, 1Corinthians 1:2, Romans 16:17)
There is one holy, Christian Church. It is made up of all who believe in Jesus. Since faith is a matter of the heart, it is invisible. Only God knows who has faith and, therefore, who is a member of the Holy Christian Church.
This invisible church is found wherever the gospel is proclaimed. Groups of people who come together to hear God's Word are called the visible church. Unfortunately, such groups, because of sinfulness, also include hypocrites and defenders of false teachings. Religious association is to be praticed only with those who faithfully adhere to all of God's Word.
Prayer
(Psalm 19:14; 50:15, Matthew 7:7; 21:22, John 16:23, 1Timothy 2:1)
Believers pray to the Triune God. In the name of Jesus and trusting in his salvation, a believer confidently speaks to God.
We present to God our needs, praising him, thanking him, or interceding for others. Prayer is not a way to earn salvation. Christians pray because God commands us to pray and promises to answer our prayers. Sometimes his answer is yes, sometimes no. Sometimes God waits until the time is right to answer our prayers.
An Open Invitation
St. John Lutheran Church in Libertyville is dedicated to spreading the entire truth of God as found in the Bible.
We invite you to stop by for worship or contact our pastor to discuss the questions and/or concerns on your mind. You'll find us to be open and honestly interested in conveying how God's word fits into our lives.
St. John Lutheran Church
501 W. Park Ave. (Rt. 176)
Libertyville, IL 60048
847.362.4424
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