QUESTION: What does The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod teach regarding the sacrament of Communion and who can partake in this sacrament? ANSWER: The LCMS believes Scripture teaches the Lord's Supper is a precious gift of God in which Christ gives us His true body and blood (in a miraculous way), together with the bread and wine, for the ...

Aug 22, 2023 · The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod answers frequently asked questions about doctrine. Topics: Baptism; Forgiveness; Heaven and Hell; Salvation; The Creeds/Prayer; The Lord’s Supper; Baptism. What is the Lutheran view of Baptism and its purpose? Does Baptism save? Who can be godparents/sponsors? How does faith play a role in infant Baptism?

Nov 11, 2017 · The last part—water and the Word—is what makes a baptism. In an emergency, a baptism can be very short and simple. But what about all that other stuff? Are these other ceremonies important? What did Luther do? Martin Luther actually produced two different orders of baptism. The first Order of Baptism was published in 1523.

May 20, 2015 · What Do Lutherans Believe About Baptism? First, what is Baptism? Baptism is not just plain water, but water included with Christ’s command and combined with God’s Word, namely Matthew 28:19. Second, what benefits does Scripture say Baptism gives?

Oct 5, 2010 · Through God’s work (not ours) of Holy Baptism, He “offers and presents the forgiveness of sins,” life, and salvation to us according to His promise. Each day through daily contrition and repentance we make use of our Baptism.

Mar 20, 2025 · The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations addresses the topics of confession and absolution, Holy Baptism, admission to the Lord's Supper, and guidelines for congregational communion statements.

The LCMS does not believe that Baptism is ABSOLUTELY necessary for salvation. All true believers in the Old Testament era were saved without baptism. Mark 16:16 implies that it is not the absence of Baptism that condemns a person but the absence of faith, and there are

Baptism Q Note: Baptism is not our work, but God’s work. It is a priceless treasure God gives and faith re-ceives or grasps. God’s Word of Gospel-promise makes Baptism what it is. Baptism gives us great comfort and strength when our sins accuse us, when we realize how we stand guilty before God. Then, says Luther, the Christian is to say,

Part 1: Baptism and the Story of Jesus: Set within the story of Jesus, the importance of Baptism for our lives flows out of the life of Christ. The first section tells that story as found in the Gospels and the book of Acts. Part 2: Baptism: A New Beginning: The second section discusses the meaning and benefits of Baptism as taught

Jul 31, 2023 · A safe place for questions and discussion about the Gospel of Jesus Christ for all people, especially as it is lived out by the witness, mercy, and life together of Christians in the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.