We believe that the Bible is God's inspired word, and it is the source and guide for our values and for our understanding of who we are, where we fit, and what our purpose is in life. It is the Bible, God's Word, that helps us understand our need for forgiveness and salvation from the bonds of our sinfulness.

It is in the Bible that we learn of God's only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, who says that "God wants all to be saved." Yet, we also believe that the only path to eternal life (heaven) is through faith in Jesus as our Savior, who lived, died and on Easter rose from the dead to earn forgiveness and life for us.

It is the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Triune God, who gives us faith, and enables us to believe and to be heirs of eternal life. It is that same Holy Spirit who challenges us and enables us to live as saved children of God. Our Christian actions, which flow out of recognition of God's love for us in Jesus, in no way help us merit God's love or blessing, but are faith-response to God's fantastic love for us.

Hales Corners Lutheran Church joyfully receives the Sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion as the gifts of God for His people. We believe they have been instituted by God in which He Himself has joined His Word of promise to a visible element. Through these gifts God offers, gives, and seals the forgiveness of sins earned by Christ.

We believe that all those who accept Jesus as Lord are part of His church here on earth, and we know that as forgiven and saved Christians, we want to experience, express, and share the joy that we have in Him. It is in worship that we gather to praise Him, and then are challenged to go from here to serve Him through serving others.