How Shall We Live

The Christian life is one of repentance, or "an awareness of sin and its wickedness, and a desire to turn around." As Christ preaches forgiveness of sins, those who are converted grow aware of contrition, a terror of the conscience that realizes what sin really is, and what it deserves. Like a salve upon a deep wound, the good news of Christ's satisfaction on the cross comforts the conscience, even as this awareness deepens, so that by both Law and Gospel, the Holy Spirit creates a living and active faith in each believer. We believe then in response to the salvation we receive in Jesus Christ, it is our duty and privilege to live as God’s called and redeemed people.

• Our good works and obedience to the Law do not save us, but we joyfully strive to live a God pleasing life because God has made us a new creation through Christ our Lord.  (Ephesians 2:8-10; 4:1-6; Romans 12:2; Colossians 3:5-10; 2 Corinthians 5:17)

• God calls for a total commitment on the part of all who are His and that we are all God's evangelists.  (Matt. 28:19-20; Acts 10:42; Rom. 10:15)

• All of our time, talents, and treasures are gifts from God and should be used to honor and glorify Christ.  (Ephesians 2:10)

Studying Jesus' Word is not something that can be done hastily, at a glance, and then put aside. Each of the above topics contain enough in them that we could never stop learning. Together we grow in beautiful revelation of the Ten Commandments, the historical power of the Apostles Creed, and Christian life given us in the Lord's Prayer. All these too are only a beginning.

So Take The Next Step

Show up for worship, dig into one of our Bible studies, and find out what it means to be part of a Church that puts the priority in the right place.