Courageous. Trailblazing. Diverse. Action-oriented. When people think of the various Christian churches, those words might not be ones they attach to the Lutherans—but they should be! Yes, they have roots in northern Europe, but the people called Lutherans offer liberating insights into Christian faith, encompass a worldwide reach, and tell a story that goes back 500 years while pointing to the future.
Together by Grace: Introducing the Lutherans takes us on a journey across this broad landscape of faith and time. Over two dozen gifted writers—scholars, pastors, leaders, activists—paint a colorful map for this journey. Newcomers will find intriguing entry points, and lifelong Lutherans will discover new dimensions. Whether it’s a passion for a grace-filled theology, worship and music that lift spirits, or a deep concern for wholeness and justice, Lutherans are engaged in the world, alongside other Christians and those of various faiths.
The Together by Grace Study Guide is now available as a free digital download. Reading and discussing Together by Grace as a group provides an opportunity to look at Lutheranism from its roots in the Reformation to its realities 500 years later. Each of the six sessions offer a variety of exercises and questions from which to choose.Â
God’s passion—to bring all things together by grace, to make us alive together with Christ—makes possible a life of living, daring confidence in God’s grace. Together.