The Way of Salvation in the Lutheran Church

"The Way of Salvation in the Lutheran Church" G. H. (George Henry) Gerberding, is a late 1800s exploration of how Lutherans understand salvation, focusing on the importance of baptism and core beliefs. Arguing against doubts about the church's power to change people, the book starts by explaining the Lutheran view that everyone is born sinful and needs to be saved. Gerberding stresses that baptism is a special gift from God, highlighting that even babies are part of God's saving promise and should be raised in faith. He sets up the idea that parents working with the church are essential for guiding children spiritually, a key theme that becomes more detailed as the religious treatise continues.