Crucifix

The Evangelical Lutheran Church believes, teaches, and confesses that the same LORD who gave the promise to Abraham and redeemed the people of Israel from Egypt is the same LORD who has brought redemption to all mankind.  For this reason, the church confesses the words of Isaiah declaring, "Our Redeemer—the LORD of hosts is his name— is the Holy One of Israel." (Isaiah 47:4, ESV)  In this way, it is most fitting for our congregation to be named Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church. We believe that Jesus Christ alone is our Redeemer. By His death on the cross He has redeemed us from the power of sin, death, and the devil.  As those who trust in Jesus Christ alone for salvation we are the redeemed. 

The theological art that is utilized in our sanctuary depicts the person and work of Jesus Christ our Redeemer.   Over our altar we have placed a crucifix in order to reinforce our conviction that Jesus has redeemed us by His death on the cross.  St. Paul writes, "Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree”— so that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promised Spirit through faith." (Galatians 3:13-14, ESV)  Christ has redeemed us with His precious blood and with His innocent suffer and death.  The redemption of all humanity is accomplished in the crucifixion of Christ.  St. Paul also says, "For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." (1 Corinthians 1:18, ESV)   For this reason, the crucifix is located as the focal point of our sanctuary. 

Rev. Brian L. Kachelmeier