What We Believe

The following are the core beliefs of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church & School based on the foundational truths taught in the Bible.  The Bible is written that we might believe in Jesus Christ as our personal Savior and Lord.  It speaks powerfully to the forgiveness of sins, which is found in Him alone.  It teaches what it means to live a life of love toward God and others, as well as a life of integrity and purpose concerning God’s design for each of us.  It was written by men as they were directed by God’s Holy Spirit, and so it is timeless truth without error or contradiction.
 John 20:31 | Psalm 139:17-18 | II Timothy 3:14-17
All of our teaching and ministry is rooted in and flows out of these biblical doctrines.

There is one eternally existing God who has revealed Himself through Holy Scriptures as three distinct persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.  He is the creator of all that exists, both visible and invisible, and continues to care and provide for all people because His great love for us.  God is perfect in love, power, holiness, goodness, knowledge, wisdom,  justice, and mercy.  He is unchangeable and therefore is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.   It is also the Father's passion that all people would be saved from sin through Jesus Christ, His Son.
Genesis 1:1-2, 26-27  | Psalm 19:1 | John 1:1-3, 14; 3:16 | II Peter 3:9

Jesus Christ is God the Son, the Second Person of the Triune God.  He is eternally true God.  In His birth and death, He was also true man, but without sin.  By His death on the cross, He took upon Himself the punishment for sin that was due all people. By His Easter Resurrection, He gained the victory over sin and death that is shared with all who believe in Him. At His Second Coming, all history will have its completion in Him.
Matthew 1:20-23 | John 1:1-2, 14 | Acts 4:12 | Romans 6:23 | Philippians 2:5-11

Humans, both male and female, were created in God's image for His glory.  The first humans, Adam and Eve, were created without sin and appointed as caretakers of the rest of God's creations.  

Sin is the condition of all people that separates them from God.  Sin entered into the world through the disobedience of the first man and woman (Adam & Eve).  It continues today as disobedience toward God, discord and dysfunction among people, and personal pain, distress, and death.  No matter how hard a person tries or how good that person lives, there is no escape from sin apart from the work of Jesus Christ.  Sin always results in eternal death and separation from God. Therefore, every person has an essential need for the Savior.
Genesis 3:1-15 | Psalm 51:1-5 | Acts 2:36-38 | Romans 3:23

Jesus Christ came to reconcile us with God. He lived a life without sin and willingly died on the cross to pay the penalty for our transgressions. God raised him from the dead and now, by grace, offers, as a free gift, eternal life to all who believe in Christ as their Lord and Savior. That is why salvation can be found in Christ alone.

The Church is the community of all who have come to faith in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord. It is more than one local congregation. God has given the Church two great gifts to share with the world: Baptism and Holy Communion. In both, God is present, along with visible elements, to bring forgiveness of sins and strengthening of faith. The Church is God’s ambassador of His eternal and unconditional love for the world!
Matthew 16:15-18 | Ephesians 2:19-22; 5:25-27 | Matthew 28:16-20 | I Corinthians 11:23-26

Eternal Life means death is no longer something to be feared. Rather, all those who trust in Jesus will live in joy with Him in heaven for eternity. Death is simply a doorway to that place which He has prepared and purchased for all believers through His own death and resurrection victory!
John 11:25-26; 14:1-6 | I Corinthians 15:54-56 | Revelation 21:4-5