Theologia Crucis - Lutherans Statement of Faith

1. We believe in the five solas as they were originally formulated:

a. Sola Scriptura, scripture alone, the books of the New and Old Testament in the Bible are the sole rule and norm of faith.

b. Sola Gracia, grace alone, we are saved totally by the grace of God and man cannot contribute or cooperate in his justification.

c. Sola Fida, faith alone, we are saved through faith, and not by works.

d. Solus Christus, Christ alone, we are saved totally for the glory and by the works of Christ.

e. Soli Deo Gloria, glory to God alone. The purpose of everything is and totally shall be the glory of God.

2. We believe that baptism is a means of grace through which God creates and strengthens "saving faith" as the "washing of regeneration" in which infants and adults are reborn.

3. We believe in Real Presence - that the consecrated elements of bread and wine in Holy Communion are the true body and blood of Christ "in, with, and under the form" of bread and wine for all those who eat and drink it.

4. Good works are the fruit of a saving faith. All good works have their source in God.