Why I Am a Lutheran: Jesus at the Center

Easy to read and follow along, I enjoyed it very much. There's so much value in doing the seemingly ordinary, not hyped but liturgy workship, allowing God's gifting to us, singing the 'old' hymns and receiving the Eucharist.

Bought this first for myself as a reference, then my Dad (a Baptist) picked it up and read it clear through. In his reform-theology way of thinking, he still was able to say "this should be titled 'a christian' -(not just a Lutheran)"This purchase was for him, @ his request to have onhand as well.Every true believer in the Faith should have this book and be ready to share its contents

Raised in a Pentecostal body of believers, I have had no exposure to the "traditional" teachings. I believe this book helpful for either those just seeking to study other faiths or looking for something more than what they currently have in faith. I appreciate the continuity between generations of believing and serving. I found much Grace in how the Lutheran worship. I highly recommend this reading.

I really liked this book, not because I learned anything new but because as I sit in some Bible studies and even hear our pastor at our LCMS Lutheran church there tends to be various ideas creeping in that are not what I have been taught nor what I believe. I did not grow up Lutheran but read a lot before joining. I joined because what LCMS Lutherans believe is what I believe. This reaffirmed what I believe and what I thought my church believes.

This book says in straight forward language the gospel of God. It also is a good refresher book to read and re-read for enhanced understanding of the Bible. I will continue to read and study the Bible and use this book to increase my understanding and appreciation of the Word of God.

If you are not a student of theology then this is not the best choice. It has a lot of good history but it is rather dry and difficult to read. I was disappointed.I was looking for a book like you could be teaching junior high kids from simple basic facts. Don't get me wrong this is written very well and answers many questions you just have to think hard to understand what is being said.

Great book and not just for Lutherans but all those who are interested in the Lutheran Church. Preus does an excellent job through point by point explanations of the Lutheran positions on a variety of topics. Highly recommended.

A wonderful , lucid, explanation of what we believe. Would like to thank Pastor Preus. Each of my children will find one under the tree this year.