St. Mark Lutheran Church

What We Believe

As a congregation of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, we hold to the Bible-based teachings of Martin Luther that inspired the reformation of the Christian Church in the 16th century.  The teaching of Luther can be summarized in three phrases: Grace Alone, Faith Alone, Scripture Alone.   

1. Grace Alone: God loves the people of the world, even though they are sinful, rebel against Him and do not deserve His love. He sent Jesus, His Son, to love the unlovable and save the ungodly.
    
2. Faith Alone: By His suffering and death as the substitute for all people of all time, Jesus purchased and won forgiveness and eternal life for them. Those who hear this Good News and believe it have the eternal life that it offers. God creates the faith which believes in Christ as Saviior and grants us forgiveness through Him.
    
3. Scripture Alone: The Bible is God's Word, in which He reveals His Law and His Gospel of salvation in Jesus Christ. It is the sole rule and norm for our Christian faith and life.

Questions? Please feel free to contact Pastor Nick!