Being Lutheran - Softcover

Sutton, A Trevor

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0758651783 ISBN 13: 9780758651785

Publisher: Concordia Publishing House, 2016

Synopsis

Why are you Lutheran? It's a valid question in this modern age of denominations, distinctions, and choices. Throw out all those notions you might have about what it means to be Lutheran.

When it comes down to it, being Lutheran is really very simple. It s about following Jesus. We go where Jesus goes, we listen when Jesus speaks, we trust when Jesus promises. And we live because Jesus lives.

Includes a chapter-by-chapter study guide for individuals and groups.

About this title

About the Author

Rev. A. Trevor Sutton is associate pastor at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Haslett, Michigan. A frequent speaker and writer, Sutton has been published by various Christian publishers, and his work has appeared in Faith & Leadership (Duke Divinity School), The Cresset (Valparaiso University), and Concordia Journal (Concordia Seminary). Sutton has a BA from Concordia University in Ann Arbor and an MDiv from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, and is currently a graduate student in Writing and Rhetoric at Michigan State University.

Review

In our culture today where political correctness abounds and being Christian much less Lutheran is lumped into a category of spirituality, Trevor Sutton does a masterful job of articulating what it really means to be a Lutheran. Whether you are a lifelong Lutheran, a Christian struggling in a pluralistic world, or just someone seeking answers about who Jesus is, this book is well worth the experience of reading. At a time when there are conflicting opinions regarding what it means to be a Lutheran, Sutton has set the record straight. He makes me proud to be a Lutheran. --Pastor Tim Niekerk, Senior Pastor, Salem Lutheran Church, Tomball, TX

In an increasingly multi-ethnic America and global landscape, being Lutheran has to be more than being German. What, at the essential core, is a Lutheran? In a fresh way, Sutton insists it s more about a who than a what. First, it is an unhindered focus on Jesus Christ. From there, being Lutheran is a life of beliefs and actions that flow from the gospel center. This is a useful tool for new generations exploring Lutheran thinking and practice. --Pastor Jeff Cloeter, Senior Pastor, Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, St. Louis, MO

Being Lutheran by Rev. Trevor Sutton is a must-read for all Christians wanting to dig deeper. It is a great resource for pastors and teachers to put into the hands of new Christians and old. It is good for anyone who seeks a better understanding of what it means to be a follower of Christ, one who desires even more to get to know Jesus and the power of His Word in their lives. This book would be excellent for any individual, but it is especially useful for small groups because of Sutton's use of today's relevant concerns and apathies as the context into which to speak the things of Jesus and the Good News of God's Grace. Complete with vignettes and discussion questions, this is a resource that is sure to bless. --Rev. Gregory Seltz, Speaker, The Lutheran Hour

About this edition

• Publisher: Concordia Publishing House
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0758651783
• ISBN 13: 9780758651785
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 291