All people will eventually be saved (universalism).
End Times / stronglyDisagree
Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
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Conservative confessional, Book of Concord
- Founded
- 1847
- Headquarters
- St. Louis, Missouri, USA
- Membership
- 1.9 million members
- Key Documents
- Book of Concord, Augsburg Confession, Luther's Small Catechism
Theological Positions
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People who never hear the gospel cannot be saved.
Evangelism & Missions / agree
Jesus died on the cross for our sins.
Jesus / stronglyAgree
Jesus is the only way to salvation.
Jesus / stronglyAgree
Jesus never sinned during His earthly life.
Jesus / stronglyAgree
Jesus rose from the dead on the third day.
Jesus / stronglyAgree
Jesus was born of a virgin.
Jesus / stronglyAgree
A person can lose their salvation.
Salvation / agree
A person must be born again to be saved.
Salvation / stronglyAgree
Baptism is required for salvation.
Salvation / agree
Writings and Documents
Brief Statement of the Doctrinal Position
1932 doctrinal summary adopted by LCMS outlining inspiration of Scripture, justification, sacraments, church and ministry doctrines.
Source: Brief Statement, Article 1
View WritingFormula of Concord, Solid Declaration: Article III
Part of the 1577 Formula clarifying Lutheran teaching on original sin against synergistic errors; authoritative in LCMS as part of the Book of Concord.
Source: Book of Concord, FC SD III
View WritingLuther's Small Catechism
Explanation of the Third Article, emphasizing the Spirit's work in calling and sanctifying believers—core catechetical text for LCMS faith formation.
Source: Small Catechism, Third Article
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