Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America | 
Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas
Conveniently located in
the Davis Spring
Subdivision near Avery Ranch.
What
do Lutherans Believe? Sola
Gratia: We are saved by the grace of God alone -- not by anything we do
Sola
Fide: 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
Sola
Scriptura: The Bible is the only norm of doctrine and life -- the only true
standard by which teachings and doctrines are to be judged.
Luther also
believed that that Scripture and worship needs to be in the language of the people.
The
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has entered into cooperative "full
communion" agreements with several other Protestant denominations. | About
Martin Luther:
Born November 10, 1483 in Eisleben, Germany. Martin Luther
is known as the Father of Protestantism. He studied to become a lawyer before
becoming an Augustinian monk in 1505. He was ordained as a priest in 1507 and
continued his theological studies in persuit of a Doctor of Theology degree.
He
posted his challenge on the church door on October 31, 1517 at the age of 33.
Martin
Luther died February 18, 1546. | |
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About
the Lutheran Faith
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| How
did the Lutheran Faith come to be? |
While
in persuit of a Doctor of Theology degree, Martin Luther discovered there were
significant differences between what he read in the Bible and the theology and
practices of the church.
In response to these differences and to challenge
the church to reform, Martin Luther posted a challenge on the church door at Wittenberg
University to debate 95 theological issues.
What began as his hope that
the church would reform its practice and preaching to become more consistent with
the Word of God as contained in the Bible, ended by becoming a seperate Faith,
and a continuing reformation, by people who also believe that the practice and
preaching should be consistent with the written word of God, which is the Bible.
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| Learning
about the Lutheran Faith | Luther's
Small Catechism is a book which contains teachings on:
• The
Ten Commandments •
The Apostles' Creed
• The Lord's Prayer
• Holy Baptism
•
Confession and Absolution
• Holy Communion
• Morning
and Evening Prayer | Want
to learn
More? |
Give
us a call. We will be happy to speak with you.
512-671-6100 | |
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