In an age of constant change, we still believe in the unchanging Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit -- three persons in One God.

In an age of Humanism's confusion, we still believe that God created the universe in six 24-hour days as revealed in Genesis, and that the whole Bible is God's Word, free from all errors, contradictions or myths.

In an age of doubt, we still believe that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.

In an age of fear and guilt, we still believe that Christ died on the cross as payment for the sins of the world, and that He arose from the grave because His sacrifice was accepted by God, so that the world is declared righteous on account of Him

In an age of do-it-yourself religion, we still believe that eternal salvation is through faith in the "good news", not obedience to the law; by grace alone, apart from all works; by the Holy Spirit working through the Gospel in the Word and Sacraments, not by human reason, religious sincerity, spiritual fervor, "Spirit-baptism" or any other condition, work, or "add on" of man.

In an age of Ecumania, we still believe that to preserve the pure Gospel of Christ for ourselves and others, Christians are commanded by the Lord to test and judge all teachings and philosophies, hold to whatever is according to God's Word, and avoid all religious fellowship with that which is contrary to that Word.

In an age of "evangelical materialism", we still believe that the "evangel" is the proclamation of forgiveness and the gaining of heaven through faith in Christ, not the preaching of principles by which one may lead a "good" life and gain earthly prosperity.

"If you hold to my teaching, then you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
John 8:31-32

From its beginning, Gift of God has been determined to teach only what is "of God," that is, teachings that are recorded in the BIBLE, which is GOD'S WORD. We call ourselves Lutheran because we hold to the historic Lutheran teachings. The BIBLE is the only source for these teachings. 

Below are some examples of what the Bible teaches, in contrast to the errors that are taught by many of today’s “liberal" churches. 

The Way to Heaven Bible Teaching   All people are sinners - faith in Jesus is the only way to heaven.  Those who refuse to confess and repent of their sins, die without faith in Him, and are eternally lost in hell.   False Teaching  As long as people try to do good, they will go to heaven. Sincere followers of non-Christian religions may get  to heaven, even without believing in Jesus.	"All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God"   Romans 3:23.  For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works lest anyone should boast"   Ephesians 2:8-9.  "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ"   Romans 3:23.  "The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord"   Romans 6:23. "Therefore repent and convert so that your sins may be blotted out"   Acts 3:19.  "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.  Because I live, you shall live also"  John 14:6.  "God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life"   John 3:16.
Inspiration of the Bible Bible Teaching   The Bible is the inspired Word of God in its entirety, without error or contradiction. False Teaching   The Bible is a book written by fallible men and therefore subject to error.	"All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work"       1 Timothy 3:16.  "When you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God"  1 Thessalonians 2:13.  "Holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit"   2 Peter 1:21.
Creation of the World Bible Teaching The one almighty and Triune God created the world and everything in it, including man, in six ordinary days.  False Teaching  All things have come into being by a process of evolution.  Man has evolved from lower forms of life.	"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth"   Genesis 1:1. "For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested on the seventh day"   Exodus 20:11. "For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible"   Colossians 1:16. "By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible"   Hebrews 11:3.
False Beliefs &  Alternative Lifestyles  are not pleasing to God Bible Teaching  Every teaching in the Bible is important.  Therefore Christians should stand up for the Truth (and not tolerate error).  Although God shows His love to sinners (John 3:16), He also hates sin and tells us that willingly following error and living in sin is a tool of Satan to take away our faith. False Teaching  The Bible teachings are either unclear, unimportant, or not valid for our day and age.  Following God's Word is a matter of preference.  God does not care what we believe or the lifestyle we choose to live.	"Do not be carried about with various and strange doctrines"   Hebrews 13:9.  "There will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies"        2 Peter 2:1. "Teach no other doctrine"   1 Timothy 1:3. "And in vain they worship Me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men"     Matthew 15:9. "Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and vain deceit"    Colossians 2:8. "Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals...will inherit the kingdom of God"    1 Corinthans 6:9. "Now I urge you brethern, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you have learned, and avoid them"   Romans 16:17.