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Our synod’s 175th anniversary theme is “Christ Through Us.” That can only be understood properly if we first establish the concept of “Christ For Us” (Christus pro nobis in Latin). Jesus Christ’s life, death, and resurrection were not for his own benefit but specifically for humanity’s salvation. He lived a perfect life, fulfilling God’s law on behalf of sinners, and his death was a substitutionary atonement for our sins. The phrase “for us” underscores the idea that salvation is entirely a gift, granted by God through Christ’s actions, and is not earned by human effort or merit.

“Christ For Us” is central to the Bible’s explanation of justification, where believers are declared righteous before God solely on the basis of Christ’s work, received through faith. Christ’s vicarious suffering and resurrection assure Christians that God’s wrath against sin has been fully satisfied, and through Christ, we are reconciled to God. 

Our study begins by looking at God’s plan and purpose for our lives. This will establish a Biblical foundation for how to seek to understand the issues raised by those of different worldviews and will grow our motivation to reach out with compassion to those separated from Christ. (Reading “Quick to Listen” provides background but is not required for the course.)

Did you know that WELS began mission work in the land down under in 2024? Like the USA, Australia’s majority language is English and religion is Christian, but an amazing 40% of Australians claim no religion at all! This mission helps bring Jesus to the lost!