What does it mean to be a confessional Lutheran? In short, confessional Lutherans believe that the Bible is God's Word, is authoritative, and is without error. But there are other Christians who would confess that of the Bible also, yet disagree about the correct interpretation in certain doctrinal matters. Confessional Lutherans confess that the Book of Concord (sometimes referred to as Lutheran Confessions or Lutheran Symbols) are a faithful exposition of the scripture. For unity within the church, confessional Lutheran churches are those that subscribe to the Book of Concord because it is a faithful exposition of scripture. Our confessional subscription works itself out in very practical ways. The links below provide brief explanations concerning various aspects of being Lutheran. As always, Pastor Brown is available to discuss any of your questions.
- The Altar
- The Confessions
- The Easter Vigil
- Expressing Our Faith
- Holy Communion Every Sunday
- The Saints
- The Holy Catholic Church
- Liturgical Colors
- The Paschal Candle
- The Sign of the Cross
- The Bible
- The Common Cup and Disease
- The Crucifix
- The Real Presence
- The Creche
- Incense
- Holy Week
- The Holy Communion
- Confession - Public and Private
- The Holy Gospel
- The Fraction
- Prayers for the Dead --- coming soon
- The Advent Wreath
- Angels
- The Asperges
- Vestments
- The Athanasian Creed
- The Elevation
- The "Lutheran" Church
- The "Filoque"