The Bible, through many examples in both Old and New Testaments, teaches us clearly that God “wants all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth”. This, therefore, is God’s mission. This mission is necessary because human sin disrupted the harmony that existed originally in God’s creation. God’s plan is to reconcile the world to Himself through Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit has been sent to empower us to work in God’s mission. He sends us to bring the message of salvation to everyone in the world. Thus, God’s mission is our mission. Our mission at Christ Lutheran Church is embodied in the following activities:

WORSHIP – to give honor and glory to the Triune God in prayer, praise and thanksgiving.

NURTURE – to be effective partners of the Gospel through Word and sacraments by the discipline of leaders and edifying of all members, that all may be equipped for their ministries.

FELLOWSHIP – to help each other and our fellow men in word and deed, providing support in accordance with need.

SERVICE – through faithful stewardship, putting God first in service and giving, to help advance the Kingdom of Christ.

WITNESS – to reach out in evangelism, confessing to others our Spirit-given faith that Jesus is Savior and Lord.

In the Assurance of Salvation –
“And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have eternal life.”
1 John 5:11-12

In the Assurance of Answered Prayer –
“Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and receive and your joy will be complete.”
John 16:24

In the Assurance of Victory –
“No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful: He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way our so that you can stand up under it.
1 Corinthians 10:13

In the Assurance of Forgiveness –
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will purify us from all unrighteousness.”
1 John 1:9

In the Assurance of Guidance –
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.”
Proverbs 3:5-6

In the Great Commission –
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I will be with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Matthew 28:19-20

1. The entire Bible, which points to Jesus as the Savior, is the inspired and errorless Word of God. It is God's message of love and hope for all people.

2. There is only one true God, who exists in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

3. God is the creator of everything that exists.

4. Adam and Eve, our first parents, were originally created by God pure and holy. They lived according to God's will, doing what was pleasing to Him.

5. Adam and Eve, the man and woman God created in the beginning, went against God's will and brought sin into the world. Since that time, all people have been conceived and born in sin.

6. Sin is living outside the relationship with God, not living according to God's will, and thus transgressing His holy will in thought, word and deed.

7. People cannot restore themselves by their good works or restore themselves to a right relationship with God.

8. God sent His Son, Jesus, into the world. He is both true God and true man. He lived to fulfill God's law for us, died on the cross to pay the penalty our sins deserved, and rose from the dead so that we might have eternal life. He ascended into heaven, where He now sits at the right hand of The Father to intercede for us.

9. Because of Jesus' death on the cross, God declares a person just or righteous and forgiven. This does not happen because of human effort, but because the justification won by Jesus is applied to the one who believes in Jesus as Savior.

10. Faith in Jesus is a gift of God, given by the power of the Holy Spirit; thus all the glory belongs to God.

11. The means of grace are the Word, Holy Baptism and Holy Communion. By these means, the merits of Jesus' perfect life and atoning death are personally conveyed to all who believe in Jesus as their Savior.

12. Jesus will come again to take all believers to Himself. On the final day, all the dead will be raised. Those who are still alive will be bodily transformed. After this the final judgment will take place. Unbelievers will go into eternal damnation, and believers into eternal life.

13. The true Christian church is made up of all believers of all times who believe in the Triune God and in Jesus Christ as their one and only Savior.

14. God wants Christians to join with other believers in churches which correctly teach God's Word and administer Holy Baptism and Holy Communion according to the teachings of Scripture.

15. Christians are called to tell others that the only way of salvation is by faith in Jesus Christ, and to show their faith by their deeds of love toward others.

Christ Lutheran Church
2020 West Malone Street
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-5309

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Christ Lutheran Church is a Creedal Church. In accordance with the ancient Church, this congregation confesses the three creeds of Christendom:

The Apostles Creed, the Nicene Creed and the Athanasian Creed.

Creeds are important because they give expression of Biblical teaching. They also keep us in the truth of God’s Word in an age of scepticism and pluralism. The creeds also give direction to the lives of members of Christ Lutheran in faith and life.

Christ Lutheran Church is a Creedal Church. In accordance with the ancient Church, this congregation confesses the three creeds of Christendom:

The Apostles Creed, the Nicene Creed and the Athanasian Creed.

Creeds are important because they give expression of Biblical teaching. They also keep us in the truth of God’s Word in an age of scepticism and pluralism. The creeds also give direction to the lives of members of Christ Lutheran in faith and life.