What Does It Mean to Be a Confessional Lutheran?
Rooted in Scripture. Centered in Christ. Joined to the historic Christian faith.
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Big questions.
An enduring faith.
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WHERE IS GOD IN OUR SUFFERING?
The cross does not explain away every sorrow. It reveals the Savior who entered our suffering, bore our sin, died our death, and rose again for us.
Explore the lessonWhy We Worship This Way
At Redeemer, worship is not a performance we present to God. It is where Christ gathers sinners to forgive them, strengthen their faith, and give them His gifts.
Explore the lessonPrayer and the Christian Life
Lord, teach us to pray.
Explore the lessonMarriage, Family, and the Christian Home
Christ’s forgiveness shapes our life together.
Explore the lessonHoly Baptism at Redeemer
Washed in Christ. Named as His own. Joined to His death and resurrection.
Explore the lessonHoly Communion at Redeemer
Christ’s body and blood, given and shed for you.
Explore the lessonConfession and Absolution
Christ’s forgiveness, spoken personally for you.
Explore the lessonThe Theology of the Cross
God is known most clearly in Jesus Christ crucified for sinners.
Explore the lessonLaw and Gospel
God tells the truth about our sin and the greater truth about our Savior.
Explore the lessonChristian Vocation
Freed by Christ, we serve the people He has placed before us.
Explore the lessonThe Church Year
Measuring Time by the Life of Christ
Explore the lessonUnderstanding Lutheran Worship
A Guide to Divine Service, Setting Three
Explore the lessonThe Office of the Holy Ministry
Christ Gives Shepherds to Serve His Church
Explore the lessonChristian Death, Funerals, and the Hope of the Resurrection
Because Christ Lives, Death Will Not Have the Final Word
Explore the lessonFrom Pastor Johnson's published work
Faith that meets real life.
Read Pastor Johnson on Christian mercy, hear an archival interview, and find resources for further study.