Peace With Christ believes, teaches and confesses Christ.  What we specifically confess about Christ and His Word is summarized in the Book of Concord. This is not an alternative or addition to the Scriptures, but rather is a collection of confessional writings which clearly and accurately present the teachings of God’s Word as revealed in The Holy Scriptures.

The basic truths of the Lutheran Faith can be summarized in what is known as the “Solas.”

Sola Scriptura, Scripture Alone: We believe that Scripture is God-breathed (inspired) and inerrant and is the sole source for the Christian Faith and life.  Apart from Scripture we would never know God or of His grace in Christ Jesus.

Sola Gratia, Grace Alone: We believe that in salvation we are rescued from God’s wrath by his grace alone (justification). God’s grace in Christ is not merely necessary but is the sole efficient cause of salvation.  The grace of God is not a result of any merit to be found in us, but is bestowed upon us in love because of Christ’s righteousness.

Sola Fide, Faith Alone: Our justification through faith alone is the article by which the Church stands or falls. Faith is the sole means by which Christ’s righteousness is received. We affirm that justification is the declaration that results in us being simul iustus et peccator (simultaneously justified and sinner). Because we believe that faith is a gift from God we also deny that salvation is in any sense a human work. Human methods, techniques or strategies cannot accomplish our salvation.