A Christian

 

Lutheran Christians are Christians—people who follow Christ.

 

Christians believe in

• One God, whom we know in Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

• Jesus Christ, who was fully human and fully divine

• The Bible as God’s Word for us

• The Gospel: We are saved by Christ alone through faith

 

Christians act:

• Worship together

• Study the Bible

• Pray our thanks, praise, and requests to God

• Tell others about God’s love in Jesus

• Serve our neighbors

• Give our time, talents and treasure

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No Generic Christians

 

The most important point is that we are Christians—one with all believers in Christ. Yet, there is no such thing as a “generic” Christian.

Every Christian has “roots,” a particular history which shapes
          theology (thoughts about God),

          piety (the style of worshipping God),

          discipline (how we live out faith).

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           .…to claim our “roots” as Lutherans is to know

                       who we are,

                       what is important to us, and

                       how we can share our strengths with the whole Church.