Unconditional Love
Members of Immanuel Lutheran Church believe that God loves you unconditionally, and that His will for you is revealed in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Core Beliefs
We regularly set forth our beliefs in the words of the three ecumenical Creeds - the Apostles,' the Nicene, and the Athanasian Creeds. Here is a summary of the core beliefs of our congregation:
We believe the Triune God, one God in three persons, - God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, is the only true God. (Matthew 28:19; Romans 5:1-5)
We believe God the Father who created the universe is loving, compassionate, just, and kind. His greatest desire is to live in an intimate relationship with all people (Genesis 1:1,27; Deuteronomy 32:4; Exodus 34:6-7)
We believe all human beings are separated from God because of their sin, and we believe that by God's grace through faith in Jesus as our Savior, we are forgiven and have a restored relationship with God. (Roman 3:22-24; 6:23)
We believe because of His desire to live in a relationship with us, God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, true God and man, born of a virgin, to be the only Savior from the penalty of sin through His suffering, death, and resurrection. (John 3:16, 14:6; Galatians as 4:4-5; Romans 6:23; Hebrews 7:26-27)
We believe Jesus sent the Holy Spirit, who speaks through the Scriptures, lives in us, and teaches us. He gives faith, power, gifts, and fruit. (John 14:26, 16:13; 1 Corinthians 12:3-7; Galatians 5:22-23)
We believe the Bible is the only infallible, authoritative Word of God. It is inspired by God and though it God reveals Himself to us. The Bible is the norm and guide on which we base our faith. (2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Timothy 3:15-17)
We believe the church is called to worship the Triune God, serve Him, and be the vehicle through which the Good News is shared with the world. (Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 1:8, 1 Peter 4:10)
We believe the Confessions of the Lutheran Church are true, and affirm the centrality of grace alone, faith alone, and Word alone. (Ephesians 2:8-9; John 3:36, 20:31)
We believe in the Sacrament of Baptism God gives the gift of faith through which we receive forgiveness and new life as His children. (Matthew 28:19)
We believe that in the Sacrament of Holy Communion we receive the true body and blood of Jesus, and God personally assures us that we are His forgiven and loved children. (Matthew 26:26-28
We believe human life is precious, that all human beings have worth because we are created in God's image, and because God loves us so much that Jesus died for us. (Psalm 139:13-16; John 3:16)
We believe the primary purpose for which God's children are created is to be and make disciples of all people. (Matthew 28:19-20)
We believe in and anticipate the return of Jesus Christ at which time all people will be resurrected, unbelievers to eternal damnation and punishment, and believers to eternal life with God. (John 3:36)
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Immanuel's Mission & Vision
Our Mission:
We serve our community and campus with the pure Word of God, deepening the faith of the saved and bringing the lost to faith in Jesus Christ.
Our Vision:
We provide a church home, which strategically and perpetually strengthens relationships with Jesus Christ and each other.
We engage our community and campus in spreading the Good News of the Triune God to all of His children.
We seek to raise up the next generation in faith in Christ and to empower all generations to serve others, providing support of Christian role models, united families, and Biblical learning experiences.
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A Deeper Look
For more information on the Doctrine and Practice of our congregation, check out the FAQ's and other information on the LCMS Website.
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