Luther Rose
"The first thing expressed in my seal is a cross, black, within the red heart, to put me in mind that faith in Christ crucified saves us. "For with the heart man believes unto righteousness."
Now, although the cross is black, shameful, and intended to cause pain, yet it does not change the color of the heart, does not destroy nature. In other words, it does not kill but keeps alive. "For the just shall live by faith," by faith in the Savior.
But this heart is fixed on the center of a white rose, to show that faith causes joy, comfort, and peace. The rose is white not red, because white is the ideal color of all angels and blessed spirits.
This rose, moreover, is fixed in a sky-colored background, to show that such joy of faith in the spirit is but a promise and beginning of heavenly joy to come. This joy, though not yet revealed, is looked forward to and held by the hope which we have.
Around this background is a ring, to show that such bliss in heaven is endless. And since the ring is made of gold, the best and most precious metal, it also shows that the bliss of heaven is more precious than all other joys and treasures.
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The Fellowship of Confessional Lutherans (FOCL) is an organization of clergy and lay persons who are concerned that the prevailing mood within our Church not become one of cultural accommodation and theological
relativization, and who seek therefore to promote confessional integrity and biblical fidelity by:
1. Establishing a voice for confessional and evangelical concerns;
2. Creating mutual support systems for its participants;
3. Providing a source of information sharing and educational opportunities;
4. Encouraging theological dialogue; and
5. Being understanding and sensitive to issues of theology, mission, and ministry.
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1. To follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit and to glorify Christ in all we do and say;
2. To be a positive, pro-active, and affirming presence within our Church; and
3. To encourage the synodical and national Church (ELCA) in its confessional practice and policy.
As part of our commitment to the Scriptures and the Confessions of the Lutheran Church we have identified six major areas of concern that we believe to be central in maintaining a sound Lutheran theological identity within the Church universal. These areas appear to be suffering significant departures from the faith "once delivered to the saints." They are: The Mystery of God; The Human Condition; The Uniqueness of Christ; The Place and Authority of Scripture; The Christian Life; The Church.
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