At Messiah, we proudly carry forward the Evangelical Lutheran movement — a Christian movement that embraces a faith that is both ancient and continually renewed. Our beliefs are anchored in Scripture, the historic creeds, and the Lutheran Confessions, guiding us to live out the transformative love of Jesus Christ in our daily lives
Scripture-Centered Faith: At the heart of our faith is the belief that the Bible is the inspired Word of God, revealing God's will for humanity and inviting us into a deeper relationship with God. We believe that Scripture is the foundation for understanding who God is, who we are, and how we are called to live in the world. Through regular study and reflection on the Scriptures, we seek to grow in our faith and live out God's love in tangible ways.
Faith and Grace Alone: We believe that salvation is a gift from God, offered freely through grace alone. It is not earned by our actions or accomplishments, but received through faith. We trust in the promise that God's love is unconditional and ever-present, and we respond to this grace by living out our faith with joy, humility, and service to others. Faith is our way of receiving and responding to God's transforming love.
To learn more about the beliefs and history of our Lutheran way of living out the Christian faith, visit elca.org/about/what-we-believe