What we believe
Lutherans still celebrate the Reformation on October 31 and still hold to the basic principles of theology and practice espoused by Martin Luther, such as Sola Gratia, Sola Fide, Sola Scriptura:
- We are saved by the grace of God alone — not by anything we do;
- Our salvation is through faith alone — we only need to believe that our sins are forgiven for Christ’s sake, who died to redeem us;
- The Bible is the only norm of doctrine and life — the only true standard by which teachings and doctrines are to be judged.
Another of Luther’s principles was that Scriptures and worship need to be in the language of the people.
Adapted from What ELCA Lutherans Believe