Issues, Etc. Myths About Lutheranism: Lutherans Teach Once Baptized, Always Saved & Lutherans Teach Baptism Saves, Not Faith – Bryan Wolfmueller, 8/5/23 (2172, Encore)
Aug 6, 2025
Pastor Bryan Wolfmueller, from St. Paul Lutheran in Austin, TX, is a noted theologian and author. He tackles common myths about Lutheran beliefs regarding baptism and its role in salvation. Listeners learn about baptism as a divine gift, emphasizing God's grace rather than individual action. The discussion highlights the importance of faith, the dangers of apostasy, and contrasts Lutheran views with other Protestant traditions on the significance of baptism. Throughout, Wolfmueller clarifies misconceptions and underscores the community aspect of faith.
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Baptism as Means of Grace
- Faith and grace operate through external physical acts like baptism, not just internal feelings.
- Baptism is a means of grace instituted by Christ to deliver His saving work to believers.
Stress Baptism as God's Work
- Emphasize baptism as Christ's cleansing work, not man's action.
- Explain baptism as God's washing by water combined with his word for sanctification and forgiveness.
Gift Analogy for Infant Baptism
- Bryan used the example of grandparents giving gifts to babies to explain infant baptism.
- He argued baptism is a gift from God given even to children who can't understand it.
