Lutherans practice infant baptism as well as the baptism of believing adults. In the Lutheran perspective, baptism is a sacrament that is commanded by God and "cleanses from sin, snatches us from the power of Satan, and gives us everlasting life." [4]
References
- "The Difference Between the ELCA and the LCMS," Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod Official Site.
- Beliefs: "Lutheran Confessions," Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod Official Site.
- Practices: "What About Baptism?" LCMS website.
- FAQ: Homosexuality, LCMS website.
- ELCA/LCMS: The Lutheran World Federation (LWF).
- Ibid.
- LWF 2003 Membership Details
- ELCA Office of the Bishop
- "The Difference Between the ELCA and the LCMS," Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod Official Site.
