An Outsider Talks With a Lutheran Theologian (What do Lutherans Believe?)

What do Lutherans believe? I wanted to know, so I visited a Missouri Synod Lutheran Church (LCMS) where I met with Pastor Will Weedon who explained what Lutherans believe and how they're different from Calvinists and Roman Catholics.

[MattWhitmanTMBH]

This is part one of the interview - there was just too much to drink in here. The second half is going to get into some very challenging stuff about Lutheranism and Catholicism, so I hope you'll come back for that.

[ShownTheWay]

The guy who comes in at the 12 minute mark and awkwardly wave is the best! 😂😂😂

[vxskud]

I’m converting to Lutheranism because I love how straight forward simple and pure it is.

[milo_thatch_incarnate]

Pastor Wheedon is doing it right. Because as someone who is not a Lutheran, I would 100% want to come to his church to hear him explain things. He’s engaging, he’s ready to laugh, he’s a good listener, and he _loves questions._
Please Lord fill the world with more pastors like him.

[runcmt]

As a lifelong LCMS member I want to thank you for finding a Pastor that so clearly stated what we believe. Nicely done.

[willcweedon]

Just to clarify: Lutherans in no way dispute the development of terminology; how could we? But the point of the Church’s refining the language was always to confess more clearly and accurately “the faith once delivered to the saints.” Jude 3. The doctrine itself did NOT develop; what developed was the way the Church sought to confess it such a way as to cut out misunderstanding and false understanding. FWIW.

[LuxInTenebris]

If Jesus comes back between now and before you post the next instalment, I do hope he lets us watch the rest in heaven...

[kayladavis]

My jaw dropped when he said his statement on patristics! 😂 Gotta love a bold and fiery Lutheran 😂😮‍💨

[mish]

This needs to be a series. This pastor is a phenomenal speaker.

[olmeckrav]

“The doctrine does not evolve”

I love it! One BIG reason why I’m happy to be a Lutheran.

[rickandrews]

I was baptized Presbyterian, confirmed Methodist, married ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America), but finally found the LCMS, and I am HOME. My faith has grown immeasurably thanks in part to the LCMS's diligence with scripture.

[benjaminhawthorne]

I was raised Roman Catholic and am converting to Lutheranism. This video was very helpful to me in answering the question, "Just what do Lutherans believe?" Thank you and God bless you! 🙂

[andrew]

As an Orthodox Christian it’s surprising how much more similar the Missouri synod church is to ours than many modern Roman Catholics.

[caleblott]

Lutherans: "Yeah, it's what we do. We drink, and we know things..."

[simonjohn]

My wife and I discovered historical/confessional Lutheranism after spending our entire lives at mainstream evangelical churches. Now we and our young family attend a LCC church in Canada. Watching this series of episodes reminded me of myself 3 years ago: discovering the mind-blowing beautiful simplicity of grace alone through faith alone in the work of Christ alone delivered to us through the Means of Grace. Brilliant.

[redmikey]

As a lifelong lutheran I really appreciate you didn't leave us out and spoke to an orthodox lutheran branch as well. Looking forward to the next part.

[cao]

I would love to receive a sermon from Pastor Weedon. The way he articulates the word of God is truly amazing.

[revruesch]

I’ve felt like one of my kids...constantly checking YouTube to see if this video is up. Really looking forward to this and thankful for the gift that Pr. Weedon is to the LCMS.

[Jordan-hzwr]

That's it. I'm a Lutheran now.

[carlschneider]

To all my LCMS brothers and sisters out there: who else had gotten a three-parter? Eh??

But really, all glory to God for the precious gospel being shared so well!