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The Holy Scriptures as contained in the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments are The Word of God. They are, in the original form, without error, and are verbally inspired by God for our edification and salvation from eternal damnation.

God, The Father of us all, created all mankind of two distinct kinds: man and woman. He created us thus so we might bear children, fill, and have dominion over the earth.

Jesus Christ, The Son of God, was sent into this world to redeem it from its sinful and eternally damnable condition. He lived a perfectly obedient life before God on our behalf, because we were incapable of doing so. He died a fully-sufficient death on our behalf, because our death could never reconcile our sinful rebellion before God The Father. His death equates to the forgiveness of sin, but does that include my sins?

Yes, after Christ’s death and resurrection from the dead, He ascended into heaven where He reigns over His creation to this day. Before His ascension He told His disciples The Holy Spirit would be given and would forgive sins and lead believers in Jesus Christ into all truth. How, then, does The Holy Spirit accomplish this?

The Holy Spirit works in particular ways through specific means. A promise is attached to a visual reality, which we call a Sacrament. In Holy Baptism He imparts faith and forgiveness of sin through the use of The Word of The Holy Scriptures as well as water. In Holy Communion, or The Lord’s Supper, He imparts the very presence of Jesus Christ to believers through the use of The Words of Christ’s Institution as well as bread as wine, which enable believers to receive their Lord’s body as blood for forgiveness and strength in their faith. The Holy Spirit also works forgiveness for those who repent of their sins and receive the words of Holy Absolution from the pastor in Divine Service.

​When believers gather together in The House of The Lord to hear The Word of God, we receive the unconditional gifts of God. We call this gathering around The Word, Divine Service, because it emphasizes the service that The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are performing in order to sustain our faith and grant us forgiveness. They give; we receive. This is what The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit desire for you too!