Confessions of the Lutheran Church

The Confessions of the Lutheran Church are official documents that express the church’s core beliefs and teachings, rooted in Scripture and the teachings of Martin Luther. They include historic writings like the Augsburg Confession and the Small Catechism, which clarify faith, salvation, and church practices. These confessions serve as guides for doctrine, helping Lutherans maintain doctrinal unity and integrity. They are viewed as authoritative summaries of Lutheran faith, balancing respect for tradition with a commitment to biblical accuracy, and are used for teaching, confirmation, and doctrinal discernment within the church.